Arsenal played out a 1:1 draw with Como in a Club Friendlies match on 2026-08-12 at the Emirates Stadium. The result continues a pattern of mixed results for the Gunners in their pre-season preparations, following losses to Borussia Dortmund and Real Betis earlier this month. To be fair, the performance suggested Arsenal should have too much for a side still finding its footing.
The statistics tell a familiar story. Arsenal dominated possession at 55 per cent and registered 81 attacks compared to Como's 47. They created five big chances and generated 2.42 expected goals, yet could only find the net once. The visitors, meanwhile, managed just 0.25 xG from four shots on target, showing they had little threat going forward.
Arsenal's approach was straightforward — they kept the ball and waited for openings. They completed 378 passes and sent 103 into the final third, but their shot accuracy of 36 per cent meant chances went begging. Como's goalkeeper pulled off three saves, while the Arsenal keeper also worked hard to keep his side in the game.
By then, the visitors had shown glimpses of resilience in their own right. They completed 309 passes and made 15 clearances, trying to disrupt Arsenal's rhythm. Their recent form had been decent — three wins in their last five friendlies — but against a side of this quality, they simply couldn't convert their limited opportunities.
Both sides avoided disciplinary trouble with no cards shown. Arsenal took ten corners while Como managed only two, another indication of who controlled the territorial battle. The result leaves Arsenal with two losses and two draws from their last four matches, a run they'll want to improve before the season starts.