Arsenal Defeat Como on Penalties to End Pre-Season With a Win
Arsenal concluded their 2026/27 pre-season by defeating Como 1907 4-3 on penalties at the Emirates Stadium in London on Thursday.
Arsenal concluded their pre-season with a 4-3 win over Como in a penalty shootout at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The teams drew 1-1 in normal time, with Myles Lewis-Skelly scoring for Arsenal in the 33rd minute, and Martin Baturina equalizing for Como late in the first half. The match remained goalless in the second half, as both sides created chances but failed to find the back of the net.
Arsenal advanced to the shootout, with only Noni Madueke missing his attempt, while Como missed twice, with Alvaro Morata and Ivan Smolcic unable to convert. This victory marked the end of Arsenal's pre-season tour, as they will next face Manchester City in the Community Shield match at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff this weekend.
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