Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech: Why win against Man City was so important

PETR CECH believes Arsenal’s win over Manchester City on Monday night was crucial in the Premier League title race.

Petr Cech felt the three points was more important than a clean sheet

Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud scored for the Gunners before Yaya Toure grabbed a consolation for City in the 2-1 win.

The victory moved Arsene Wenger’s side four points clear of third-placed City in the table and kept them within touching distance of league leaders Leicester.  

Despite not keeping the clean sheet which would have moved him ahead of David James’s all-time record, Cech insisted the win was crucial in the title race.

"I think it was a six-pointer. Leicester won their game and their game away and we needed to close the gap again," the Czech Republic international said.

"Manchester City were one point behind us so it was a very important game. You could see we were ready and we put in a good performance. In the second half we pushed harder and the last 15 minutes we were more tired and we put in a magnificent effort. 

"They scored a goal out of nowhere and I have to say it gave them confidence and motivation for the last minutes so they pushed hard for the equaliser but I thought we were brilliant and this is why we managed to see the game out."

"In this game it is far more important to win 2-1 that have a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw.

"I’m happy with the three points and the record can wait. If it means we win 2-1 every game until the end of the season, I will take it."