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  "id": 707353,
  "title": "Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in Como friendly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/guimaraes-makes-arsenal-debut-in-como-friendly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T22:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/13/guimaraes-makes-arsenal-debut-in-como-friendly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Premier League champions Arsenal suffered a 1-1 draw with Como in their final pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for £75 million, made his first Arsenal appearance as a substitute at half-time. The 19-year-old scored his goal after a mistake by Como goalkeeper Jean Butez, celebrating by making a heart gesture. Despite receiving a warm welcome from the home fans, Arsenal failed to win the match after Baturina equalised before half-time. Manager Mikel Arteta praised Guimaraes' effort, noting his desire to play in front of the fans. The Gunners also fielded several players returning from World Cup duty, including Eberechi Eze, David Raya, Mikel Merino, and Noni Madueke. The teams later played a penalty shootout, with Arsenal emerging victorious 4-3, thanks to Christos Tzolis' decisive spot-kick.",
  "summary": "Bruno Guimaraes received a warm welcome from the home fans as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Como.",
  "key_points": [
    "Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes debuts for Arsenal.",
    "19-year-old scores goal in 1-1 friendly draw with Como.",
    "Arsenal wins penalty shootout 4-3 after match."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in Como friendly",
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        "published": "2026-08-12T22:29:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in Como friendly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/guimaraes-makes-arsenal-debut-in-como-friendly-713913",
        "published": "2026-08-12T23:54:06.000Z"
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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."
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