Arteta quizzed over 'black eye' in post-match press conference

Mikel Arteta found himself at the centre of a bizarre press conference after Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea when a journalist mistook a shadow on his face for a bruise. Rather than tactical analysis, the conversation turned to his physical welfare. The reporter said, "Sorry, it might be the lighting but it looks like you've got a black eye." Arteta replied, "A black eye?" The journalist followed with, "Yes, your left eye.

Are you okay?" Arteta reached up to check beneath his eye, smiled and reassured the room: "Yes, I'm very good thank you." The exchange quickly went viral. On the pitch, William Saliba put Arsenal ahead before a Piero Hincapie own goal levelled for Chelsea. Jurrien Timber then converted from a set-piece to secure the win, keeping the Gunners five points clear of Manchester City, who had narrowed the gap after their 1-0 win over Leeds United.

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