Arsenal host Como at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday for their final preseason fixture before next week’s Community Shield against Manchester City.
The Gunners are searching for defensive consistency after back-to-back friendly losses, most recently going down 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund and 3-1 to Real Betis.
Those results follow mixed summer form that includes a 4-1 win over Girona and a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain, though confidence remains high after last season’s success. Mikel Arteta’s side lifted the 2025/26 Premier League trophy, finishing ahead of Manchester City.
Arsenal team news
New recruit Bruno Guimarães could make his eagerly awaited Arsenal debut at the Emirates on Wednesday.
He is likely to feature for at least thirty minutes as he builds up match sharpness after his recent arrival.
Arteta has a welcome boost with Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice back in first-team training, but this midweek game may come too soon for either to play heavy minutes.
David Raya ended his break early to return to training and is fully available for selection.
Ben White’s minutes will likely be managed as staff monitor his recovery, and Arsenal will still be without William Saliba, who continues to miss action due to a long-term back problem. Jurrien Timber is also ruled out of the clash.
Arsenal predicted lineup
Possible Arsenal starting XI: Raya; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Guimaraes, Lewis-Skelly; Dowman, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:30pm BST on Wednesday, 12th August.
How to watch Arsenal vs Como?
Fans in the UK can watch Arsenal vs. Como live and in full for free on Arsenal’s official YouTube channel.