VIDEO: 'Are you okay?' - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta asked if he has a black eye in awkward press conference exchange after Chelsea win

Donny Afroni Mon, 2 March 2026 at 6:01 am UTC·3 min read An unexpected concern for the Arsenal boss Despite the high stakes of the title race, the atmosphere turned light-hearted when a journalist mistook a shadow on Arteta's face for a bruise. Instead of discussing the Gunners' set-piece prowess or their defensive resilience, Arteta was forced to field questions regarding his physical welfare after a reporter mistakenly thought the manager had sustained a facial injury during the London derby. The confusion began during the media briefing at the Emirates Stadium when a concerned journalist interrupted the flow of football questions to...