Bruno Guimaraes got his first runout at the Emirates and scored a penalty as Arsenals pre-season continued with a shootout win against Italian side Como. The �75m signing from Newcastle played the second half of a competitive enough friendly as Arsenal fans welcomed midfielders new and old.Comoachieved their best-ever finish in Serie A last season under ex-Arsenal favourite Cesc Fabregas, coming fourth to achieve Champions League qualification.Fabregas won the FA Cup in 2005 and reached the 2006 Champions League and 2007 EFL Cup finals during his time as an Arsenal midfielder between 2003 and 2011.Gabriel Jesus and Eberechi Eze only played 32 minutes before being replaced as Mikel Arteta looked after his squad.And moments later Lewis-Skelly struck, side-footing home after an error at the back from Como saw a clearance charged down.https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/2087621665165394391The full-back turned midfielder has been linked with a move away from the Gunners this summer but celebrated by touching the badge on his shirt and praying to the fans.The Italian side were able to level before the break as Martin Baturina fired in after some lovely footwork.Guimaraes was introduced at half-time, with fellow substitute Noni Madueke going close in a scrappier second period.Kai Havertz had the ball in the net late on but it was ruled out before the sides took on a shootout after a 1-1 draw.England defender Trevoh Chalobah, who signed from Chelsea last week, was on the bench for Como alongside the likes of former Spain forward Alvaro Morata.Morata was off target, along with Madueke, before new signing Christos Tzolis fired in the winner.Arsenal now take on Enzo Maresca and Manchester City in the FA Community Shield on Sunday. Topics Arsenal F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read How to watch the Premier League 2026/27: Full details of TV channel, confirmed online streams to follow English football Ben Miller 12th August, 2026 Arsenal vs Como live: Confirmed teams and full line ups for friendly Ben Miller 12th August, 2026 Arsenal vs Como: Where to watch, expected line-ups, stats and preview for Gunners final pre-season clash Mitch Fretton 12th August, 2026 Emery: Dont compare Villa with Man City, Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool or Arsenal Ben Miller 11th August, 2026 Arsenal: Season preview, ins and outs, one to watch and prediction can the Gunners go back to back? Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 Former Arsenal defender says swap deal involving Lewis-Skelly and Rashford would benefit all parties Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026
