Where to watch Arsenal vs Como: Gunners legend returns as Bruno Guimaraes looks set for debut

Arsenal will reunite with Cesc Fabregas when they welcome Como for one final pre-season friendly.

World Cup, Euros and Premier League winner Fabregas will appear at the Emirates Stadium for the first time as a manager this week.

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The Spain legend made 303 appearances for Arsenal during his playing career before successful spells at Barcelona and Chelsea.

Now in the dugout, Fabregas is excelling at Italian outfit Como having progressed from their youth side to the first team.

A fourth-place finish in Serie A last season granted them qualification for the Champions League for the first time in their history.

Fabregas will therefore be up against Europe’s best, and what better way to prepare than playing his former club.

Where to watch Arsenal vs Como

This pre-season friendly will take place on Wednesday, August 12, and kick-off is scheduled for 7:30pm.

Fans in the UK and United States can watch the match for free on the Arsenal YouTube channel.

For those unable to watch, you can follow the latest news of the clash on talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com.

You can tune into talkSPORT via our website, on DAB digital radio, a smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

On the talkSPORT app, you can download and listen to all of our live commentaries this summer and beyond.

The talkSPORT YouTube channel, Facebook and X account will also provide the latest news, views and analysis.

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What is the Arsenal v Como team news?

Arsenal fans could be set to get a first glimpse of Bruno Guimaraes after his £75million move from Newcastle United.

The Brazilian midfielder was unveiled to fans before their defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, but did not play.

Guimaraes could make his debut against Como, although Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke may still be rested.

Trevoh Chalobah has just signed for Como from his boyhood club Chelsea in a move worth around £31m.

However, like the aforementioned Arsenal quartet, he may remain out of action following his World Cup participation with England.

Arsenal may also rest key players ahead of the Community Shield against Manchester City on Sunday, live on talkSPORT.

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Arsenal’s pre-season results

Two months after their Champions League final heartbreak against Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal made a strong start to their summer.

New signing Christos Tzolis was among the scorers as they thrashed Girona 4-1, with starlet Max Dowman also netting.

However, a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis followed before the lost 3-2 at home against Dortmund in the Emirates Cup.

After facing Como and City, Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence at home to Coventry City on August 21, live on talkSPORT.