Mikel Arteta faces off against Cesc Fàbregas for the very first time as Arsenal host Como at the Emirates Stadium in a preseason friendly.
Arteta and Fàbregas never shared the pitch during their time in north London, as the former joined the club just a month after the latter pushed through a transfer to Barcelona. However, it was Fàbregas's subsequent return to the Premier League with Chelsea that truly stung Arsenal fans, who had long considered the midfielder one of the club's modern icons.
Much like Arteta, Fàbregas has made an impressive start to his managerial career, with Como gearing up for a Champions League campaign after securing fourth place in Serie A last season.
They put themselves to the test against the Premier League champions on Wednesday, though Arsenal have suffered consecutive defeats after kicking off their summer schedule with a comfortable win over Girona.
Here's how fans across the globe can catch this fascinating encounter.
What Time Does Arsenal vs. Como Kick Off?
How to Watch Arsenal vs. Como on TV, Live Stream
Arsenal.com is broadcasting all of the club's preseason fixtures, with individual match passes available for £6.99 ($9.42).
A preseason bundle pass covering all friendlies had previously been offered at £14.99 ($20.21), but that deal expired prior to their opening summer match against Girona. Only single match passes remain on sale. These can be purchased from anywhere in the world, with the exception of Italy, where the game is exclusively available on SportItalia.
In Mexico, the friendly can be streamed via ESPN2 and Disney+.
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
Mexico | ESPN2 Mexico, Disney+ Premium Mexico |
Italy | SportItalia |
International | arsenal.com |
What's Next for Arsenal?

Arsenal's next fixture is the Community Shield, where they aim to lift the trophy for the 18th time. The Gunners face FA Cup holders Manchester City, now under the management of Enzo Maresca, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday.
Their Premier League title defense gets underway at home against newly-promoted Coventry City on Aug. 21.
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