Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has refused to look at Arsenal's season as a negative.

The Czech Republic international believes the club will bounce back next season after missing out on Champions League qualification for the first time in 20 years.

Speaking after Arsenal's 3-1 defeat of Everton on Sunday, Cech said: "If you have one off year in 20 years, it's not a problem.

"I think the club has a strong foundation, strong organisation and everything to be out for one year and come back straight in, like Chelsea did last season. I think it helped them not to be involved [in Europe] this season, because they could keep all their energy for the league.

"I think next season we need to respect every competition, as we've always done, carry on the momentum, trying to win as many games and keep the team together."