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Petr Cech helped Arsenal to defeat Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday
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Chelsea roll back the years as they name Arsenal star and former player Petr Cech in goal for Everton clash

The Stamford Bridge side named their former player in the starting XI on their social media accounts and quickly deleted them

CHELSEA rolled back the years by naming Petr Cech in goal for their game with Everton on Sunday.

The club forgot all about current goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and named the Arsenal man between the sticks on their social media accounts for the Premier League clash.

The Blues signed the Czech star in 2004, sparking their era of dominance in English football.


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The 34-year-old went on to win four Premier League titles and four FA Cups, as well as the 2012 Champions League.

In 2011 Chelsea signed little-known young ‘keeper Courtois for £8m from Genk but loaned him out to Atletico Madrid where he really came to prominence.

The Belgian snatched Cech’s starting spot from his grasp at the start of the 2014-15 season and he was forced to play second fiddle for most of that season.

In June 2015 – against manager Jose Mourinho’s wishes – Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich sold Cech to London and Premier League rivals Arsenal as a reward for his years of service and loyalty.

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