On This Day in 2015: Petr Cech sets new Premier League record

Petr Cech set a new Premier League record of 170 clean sheets on this day in 2015.

The former Chelsea goalkeeper moved ahead of David James following Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.

“Petr can be very proud because it’s a remarkable achievement,” said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

“People don’t realise how much commitment, focus and consistency is behind that. On top of that, he’s a remarkably gifted goalkeeper.”

James, who played for Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham, Manchester City and Portsmouth in the top flight, and was capped by England 53 times, tweeted: “Congratulations @PetrCech Premier League clean sheet record holder. Plenty more to come! What a guy!”

Cech went on to record 202 clean sheets from 443 Premier League appearances before his retirement in 2019, aged 37.

He returned to former club Chelsea as a technical and performance advisor, but left his post last summer.