Guimaraes makes Arsenal bow as Como hold Gunners to draw
LONDON, Aug13 — Bruno Guimaraes made his first Arsenal appearance as the Premier League champions were held...
LONDON, Aug 13 - Bruno Guimaraes made his debut for Arsenal as the Premier League champions faced Como in their final pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Signed from Newcastle for £75 million, Guimaraes came on at half-time following Myles Lewis-Skelly's goal, which was disallowed after a mistake by Como goalkeeper Jean Butez.
The 19-year-old midfielder celebrated with a heart gesture and received a warm welcome from the home fans. Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta praised Guimaraes, noting the young player's efforts to secure a place in the starting lineup. Despite not finding a winner, Arteta believed Guimaraes' performance demonstrated a strong connection with the team that will benefit their performance.
Meanwhile, Gunners midfielder Mikel Merino expressed hopes for the upcoming Community Shield, emphasizing the importance of competing at the highest level. Eberechi Eze, David Raya, Mikel Merino and Noni Madueke made their pre-season debut for Arsenal in the match, which was followed by a penalty shootout, in which Arsenal emerged victorious 4-3 as new signing Christos Tzolis scored the decisive penalty.
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