Chelsea defender Alex admits he's happy for good friend Heurelho Gomes.

The Tottenham goalkeeper was outstanding in their win over Arsenal.

"Gomes is my good friend, I saw yesterday the game, he is a fantastic goalkeeper," Alex told chelseafc.com. "He had four years in PSV and the people loved him. The first season in England for him was very difficult, but he is different. He likes to help his defenders, and against Arsenal, brilliant.

"With the ball at his feet he is not so good, but when the ball is coming to the goal it is very difficult to score.

"We talk a lot, I think every week. I need to call him today and say Saturday is important for us!"