Petr Cech set a new Premier League record for clean sheets on Monday night as Arsenal beat Bournemouth 2-0.

The 33-year-old goalkeeper produced his 170th shutout in the league to move pass David James as the English top flight's all-time leading gloveman.

The vast majority of Cech's clean sheets came with Chelsea but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger had no hesitation in praising the Czech Republic international for his massive achievement while comparing him to club legend David Seaman.

"Petr can be very proud because it's a remarkable achievement," said Wenger.

"People don't realise how much commitment, focus and consistency is behind that.

"On top of that he's a remarkably gifted goalkeeper.

"Of course, he's comparable with David Seaman."