{
  "id": 713913,
  "title": "Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in Como friendly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/guimaraes-makes-arsenal-debut-in-como-friendly-713913",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T23:54:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1510039/guimaraes-makes-arsenal-debut-como-friendly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, Bruno Guimaraes made his first appearance in an Arsenal match during a 1-1 draw against Como in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium. The 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder was brought on as a substitute at halftime after Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly's goal had been nullified by Martin Baturina's equalizer. Lewis-Skelly's opener followed a misplaced pass from Como's goalkeeper Jean Butez, and the teenager celebrated his goal by making a heart gesture with his hands. Guimaraes received a warm reception from the home crowd, according to manager Mikel Arteta, who praised the teenager's effort and potential to improve the team. Despite Guimaraes's brief playing time, Arteta believed the young player's presence on the pitch would benefit Arsenal. The Gunners were unable to secure a victory after Baturina scored a second goal for Como before halftime. The match concluded with a penalty shootout, in which Arsenal emerged victorious 4-3, marking their first pre-season triumph following the return of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Martin Zubimendi from World Cup duty.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Bruno Guimaraes made his first Arsenal appearance as the Premier League champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Como in their final pre-season friendly at the Emirates on Wednesday.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in Como friendly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/guimaraes-makes-arsenal-debut-in-como-friendly",
        "published": "2026-08-12T22:29:00.000Z"
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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."
}