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Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como
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Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como

From BBC News · () English

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  • Bruno Guimaraes made his Arsenal debut in a 1-1 friendly draw against Como.
  • The new signing showed flashes of his combative style and potential playmaking ability.
  • Arsenal used an experimental lineup before introducing stronger players, with Guimaraes scoring in a penalty shootout after the match.

Bruno Guimaraes stepped onto the Emirates Stadium pitch for his Arsenal debut on Wednesday, showcasing glimpses of the talent that prompted a £75 million transfer fee. The Brazilian international, officially announced on Saturday, entered the friendly against Como at halftime. Fans, who had eagerly awaited his first appearance, cheered his initial touches, including a crucial recovery tackle and a promising pass to David Raya. Guimaraes demonstrated his combative style, making a vital tackle to halt a Como counter-attack. Early signs of a midfield partnership with captain Martin Odegaard also emerged. While Arsenal fielded an experimental side with five academy graduates, manager Mikel Arteta brought on stronger players, including Guimaraes, as the match progressed, with the Community Shield against Manchester City in mind. Though the match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Myles Lewis-Skelly scoring for Arsenal and Martin Baturina equalizing for Como, Guimaraes' seamless integration was a key takeaway. He even confidently scored his penalty in the subsequent shootout, a confidence boost ahead of the competitive season opener.

Bruno

— FansChants of "Bruno" rang out around the ground as the new number 39 stepped on to the pitch.
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