Petr Cech’s transfer from west to north London has been one of the more surprising, and perhaps controversial, deals of the summer thus far. The Czech Republic international was pushed out of the starting XI at Stamford Bridge by Thibaut Courtois and was on the hunt for first-team action as he approaches the twilight of his glittering career. Arsenal are yet to delve into the transfer market for a second time and the fans are, as a result, putting a significant amount of pressure on the broad shoulders of the ex-Chelsea man. The Gunners have a long way to go to make up the gap between themselves and Cech’s former club, and that is going to take more than the addition of a goalkeeper....
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