Mikel Arteta faced the press ahead of his Arsenal side’s League Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea as they look to reach their first final since 2020 when the Spaniard oversaw his side’s win in the FA Cup.

Arteta addressed the latest transfer news, considering it is deadline day in the winter window.

Also, the latest on Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino, who have both picked up injuries in the last week. Giving insight into the severity of both, with a boost for the wide man, certainly.

Here is every word from the press conference:

Any casualties we don't know about from the weekend?

No, nothing. You're aware of all of them.

With Bukayo, obviously, a bit of a hip issue before kick-off?

Yeah, we have to wait. Today he was better, but we have to wait and see. Have a response and then make...