Petr Cech remains one of the most respected voices in English football. In a recent interview with Flashscore, he opened up about three big topics: his old club Chelsea F.C.’s fresh era, rivals Arsenal F.C.’s title chances, and how life off the pitch is now shaping up for him.
Chelsea’s fresh start
Cech said Chelsea’s recent victory in the FIFA Club World Cup was big for the club’s morale. “It was very important to achieve some success after all the big changes,” he said, pointing to the new ownership under BlueCo and Todd Boehly. He believes Chelsea are entering a fresh chapter — one where deep changes are already showing signs of pay-off.
Why Cech backs Arsenal for the title
Despite his connection to Chelsea, Cech thinks Arsenal have the best chance this season. He said how Arsenal’s consistency and squad mix stand out. “I predict Arsenal will claim the Premier League title this season,” he told Flashscore. His view adds weight given his experience at the top level for many years.
Life after hanging up the gloves
Since retiring, Cech’s life has shifted away from being a player, but he still lives in London and keeps close to the professional game. He reflected openly about his adjustment to life beyond football — balancing family, new routines and the legacy he’s built.
🧤 During his 11 seasons at Chelsea, @PetrCech faced 1,241 shots and saved 1,000 of those, conceding only 241 goals!
➡ 22 goals conceded per season
➡ 80.5% of shots on goal saved
➡ 166 clean sheets
No goalkeeper comes close . Absolute legend 🫶 pic.twitter.com/Aln0qMI6dy
— Shina Oludare 🇳🇬 (@sportingshina) November 6, 2025
What it all means
For Chelsea: success like the Club World Cup shows they’re capable of winning with the new structure. For Arsenal: Čech’s prediction highlights how much respect they’ve earned. And for Čech himself: he’s settled into a new role in the sport — respected, candid and ready to share his insights.
Author’s Insight
Cech’s honesty stands out. He didn’t choose easy answers — he named Arsenal for the title not because he’s against Chelsea, but because he genuinely believes they’re best placed. And his comments on Chelsea? Encouraging but real: the changes are meaningful, but the job isn’t done. Fans of both the clubs found this interesting. For Chelsea, this is a reminder that you can win a trophy and still have work to do. For Arsenal, it’s encouragement — from someone who knows what it takes. And for Čech, it shows that football changes, but the lessons stay.
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