A stat produced by the Metro this week suggested that Arsenal goalkeeper has the best saves-per-goal-conceded ratio of the Premier League season so far.
But who are Cech’s main competitors, and does he actually rank as top of the stoppers of the 2015/16 season so far…check below to find out.
10. Adrian – West Ham United
Minutes played: 629
Saves: 26
Conceded: 9
Saves per goal conceded: 2.8
The Spaniard has rescued himself from relative obscurity to become a key member of Slaven Bilic’s West Ham side.
9. Heurelho Gomes – Watford
Minutes played: 900
Saves: 29
Conceded: 10
Saves per goal conceded: 2.9
The Brazilian looked to be done in the English game not long ago, but he’s been instrumental in Watford’s decent start to the campaign.
8. David de Gea – Manchester United
Minutes played: 540
Saves: 18
Conceded: 6
Saves per goal conceded: 3
Despite missing the beginning of the campaign, de Gea has carried on from where he left off last term by putting in some huge displays.
7. Boaz Myhill – West Bromwich Albion
Minutes played: 900
Saves: 34
Conceded: 11
Saves per goal conceded: 3.1
An unsung hero this season, Myhill will certainly have his hands full with a defensive Tony Pulis as his manager.
6. Joe Hart – Manchester City
Minutes played: 810
Saves: 13
Conceded: 4
Saves per goal conceded: 3.2
Hart has recovered from his shaky form of last season to hoist himself back to the top of the tree of Premier League goalkeepers.
5. Jack Butland – Stoke City
Minutes played: 900
Saves: 40
Conceded: 12
Saves per goal conceded: 3.3
Butland has had to be patient for his chance to shine, and now he’s got it he’s taking the chance to the next level and will soon be pushing Hart for his place in the England team.
4. Sergio Romero – Manchester United
Minutes played: 360
Saves: 7
Conceded: 2
Saves per goal conceded: 3.5
Romero was made to deputise for David de Gea at the start of the campaign, and during that time proved himself to be a more than capable back up.
3. Hugo Lloris – Tottenham Hotspur
Minutes played: 810
Saves: 27
Conceded: 7
Saves per goal conceded: 3.8
Lloris has been consistent throughout his entire time with Spurs, and this season is no different.
2. Alex McCarthy – Crystal Palace
Minutes played: 540
Saves: 29
Conceded: 7
Saves per goal conceded: 4.1
McCarthy has been another unsung hero of Palace’s rise up the table, and his stats show just how vital he has been.
1. Petr Cech – Arsenal
Minutes played: 900
Saves: 37
Conceded: 8
Saves per goal conceded: 4.6
Well, there we have it, the 33-year-old is the top of the stoppers so far, and is continuing to prove what a shrewd acquisition he was for Arsene Wenger.
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