Watford’s Brazilian goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes paid tribute to his opposite number Petr Cech on the eve of the clash between his current club Watford and Arsenal.
Gomes has only conceded one goal this season at Vicarage Road so far this season, a penalty. But the ex Spurs and PSV Eindhoven keeper believes that Arsenal’s signing of Cech is like signing a striker.
“I believe he is like a striker for them in that he will help them win many games,” Gomes told ESPN FC. “He has the experience to help them; he knows how to win the Premier League. He is one of the best in England and of course it was a great signing for Arsenal.”
Gomes has rehabilitated his reputation with Watford after a sour end to his time at Spurs, and he is grateful to be facing up to opposition like Arsenal on a regular basis again, “Of course it is always good to play against good teams and Arsenal I believe is one of the biggest in England,” he said. “During my time at Tottenham the rivalry was bigger than it is against Watford, but we still need to get points all the same.
“When you play a very good team it is important to look forward to it and it is great to be part of a game like this.” Gomes is also tipping Arsenal for a solid title challenge, continuing, “”They have great players. Sanchez is on fire at the moment and he is the one to watch at the moment, although I believe we need to be careful not just against him, but all the players.
“Arsenal can play good football; they play on the ground and counter-attack well. We will need to be alert all the time.”
