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  "id": 706452,
  "title": "Arsenal beat Como on penalties in final pre-season game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/arsenal-beat-como-on-penalties-in-final-pre-season-game-706452",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T22:46:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/arsenal-beat-como-on-penalties-in-final-pre-season-game/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal concluded their pre-season campaign with a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout win over Como 1907 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Myles Lewis-Skelly put Arsenal ahead after taking advantage of a mistake by Como goalkeeper Jean Butez. Martin Baturina equalised shortly before halftime. The game remained level after 90 minutes, prompting penalties. David Raya was Arsenal's hero, saving penalties from Ivan Smolcic and Alvaro Morata before converting the decisive kick for the victory.",
  "summary": "Arsenal conclude their pre-season with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Como 1907. David Raya was the hero, saving two penalties to seal the win. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-beat-como-on-penalties-in-final-pre-season-game/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Arsenal beat Como on penalties in final pre-season game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/arsenal-beat-como-on-penalties-in-final-pre-season-game",
        "published": "2026-08-12T22:26:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}