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VIDEO: Bukayo Saka fitness question prompts Mikel Arteta to run out of live TV interview as Arsenal boss shows his lighter side after derby win over Chelsea

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<p>The Gunners picked up three more points without their injured talisman Saka, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-player-ratings-chelsea-declan-rice-mikel-merino/blt916705d8367d0025" target="_blank">beating rivals Chelsea 1-0</a> thanks to another Mikel Merino goal. It was the 12th Premier League match the England international has missed, but Arteta is hoping to have him back soon after the international break.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Earlier this month, the Gunners boss came under fire for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/fuming-arsenal-mikel-arteta-storms-out-live-tv-interview-refuses-answer-title-race-question-draw-man-utd/blt19828f84e5f7a03b" target="_blank">walking out of a Sky Sports interview after</a> being asked about the title race, but this time the Spaniard was asked about star winger Saka and he provided a much funnier response. He appeared to leave again before jinking back and re-entering the frame with a smile on his face. Arteta then confirmed Saka has a "good chance" of returning to action for Arsenal after the international break.</p>

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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"He's got a good chance" 👀<br><br>Mikel Arteta pretends to run out of his post-match interview after being asked about Bukayo Saka's fitness 🤣 <a href="https://t.co/8MkJ8KorIZ">pic.twitter.com/8MkJ8KorIZ</a></p>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1901304456198918339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>The win over Chelsea puts Arsenal 12 points behind leaders Liverpool, who will not play until after the international break due to their involvement in the Carabao Cup final. When the Gunners return, all eyes will be on the Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid, where they will<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bukayo-saka-aiming-return-from-injury-arsenal-s-champions-league-real-madrid-riccardo-calafiori-to-lift-the-gunners/bltffa4aa3153775919" target="_blank"> hope to have Saka back and raring to go.</a></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

VIDEO: Bukayo Saka fitness question prompts Mikel Arteta to run out of live TV interview as Arsenal boss shows his lighter side after derby win over Chelsea | Goal.com

Mikel Arteta was in good spirits in a TV interview after Arsenal&apos;s win over Chelsea, faking a quick exit when asked about Bukayo Saka&apos;s fitness.

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