Jurrien Timber may have landed Arsenal’s knockout blow against Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday, but it was Mikel Arteta who found himself fielding questions about a supposed black eye after the final whistle. 'Sorry, it might be the lighting but it looks like you've got a black eye,' a concerned reporter commented during Arteta's post-match press conference. 🤣Brilliant moment between Mikel Arteta and a concerned reporter 😂 pic.twitter.com/ot5moJjfkY — Hayters TV (@HaytersTV) March 1, 2026Arsenal restored their five-point lead over Manchester City with a crucial win at the EmiratesThe reporter clarified: 'Yes, your left eye. Arteta, laughing along with the press, said: 'Thank you so much, I’m going to give you a hug now! Chelsea, meanwhile, recorded a third league game without a win at the Emirates, having drawn against newly-promoted Burnley and Leeds last time out, slipping to sixth in the Premier League table.

Source: Daily Mail March 02, 2026 00:14 UTC