Arsenal’s capture of Chelsea’s Petr Cech this summer was initially perceived as ‘the signing that could win them the Premier League.’
They had also been linked with Stoke’s Asmir Begovic, but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger instead opted to bring in the experience of a title winner in Cech. Chelsea then replaced Cech with Begovic in what was initially seen as strange bit of business from Mourinho – sell Cech, sign Begovic. Really?
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But after two games it’s already looking like Wenger may have made the wrong decision instead. Okay, it’s still extremely early to be making such huge assumptions, but the early signs are there.
While Petr Cech marked his Premier League debut for Arsenal with a calamitous showing that ultimately led to his side losing 2-0 to London rivals West Ham, Asmir Begovic started his full Chelsea debut with three top class saves from Sergio Aguero at the Etihad Stadium.
Standing in for the suspended Cortoius, Begovic got down low to deny Aguero on three occasions that, on any other day, probably would’ve hit the back of the net.
Despite eventually conceding to a fifth Ageuro attempt on goal after 31 minutes, Begovic has already earned the trust from the Chelsea fans and, most likely, Jose Mourinho.
The same can’t be said of Cech yet, and football fans have been quick to point it out…
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