Petr Cech: Why I left Chelsea to win more trophies at Arsenal

Petr Cech wants to continue playing at the highest level with Arsenal

PETR CECH believes he can continue the success he had at Chelsea with new club Arsenal.

 

Cech completed his £11million move from Stamford Bridge in June with his debut coming in their opening 2-0 defeat to West Ham - Cech being at fault for both goals.

The Czech international, who won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three Football League Cups, one Europa League Cup and one Champions League trophy at Chelsea, hopes to continue that good run of form with Arsenal.

And in pre-season he did: winning the Barclay's Asia Tour Trophy, the Emirates Cup and a victory over his former side in the Community Shield. 

 

At 33-years-old the Czech international feels he is in the best form of his life.

"Every game I played last season, I played at the standard and with the skills required to play at the highest level in the top league," he told Arsenal.com.

"I’m really looking forward to keep doing that in every game.

"It feels great (to join Arsenal) and I’m really looking forward to the new challenge. I hope it will be a successful one."

 

The 6ft 5in shot-stopper moved to west London in 2004 from Ligue 1 side Rennes but his move to Arsenal has been a lot easier to adapt to.

"When I arrived in 2004, I was discovering every ground and every team’s style of play," he added.

"There is a lot of unknown. But now, 11 years on, I know pretty much every ground in the Premier League and know what to expect, which comes to my advantage. 

 

"The understanding of the game, the passion and everything surrounding the Premier League is important and that’s an advantage for me. 

"Although I’ve changed club and will have new team-mates, playing for a team that plays a different way, all these little factors will help me because I need to concentrate only on gelling together with my team-mates, with the defence and finding the best possible understanding. 

"I don’t have to look at the other circumstances.

Cech is expected to start against Liverpool on Monday night when the Reds make the trip down to north London.