Petr Cech named on bench after 1-month layoff

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech will warm the bench in Saturday's visit of Watford after shaking off a niggling calf issue.

In his stead, David Ospina was handed duties between the sticks, but now his position is under threat by the return of Cech, who has a record 174 Premier League clean sheets to his name.

The former Chelsea shot-stopper last appeared in a 2-1 home loss to Swansea City on March 2, where he appeared to show some discomfort in the closing stages. His return to contention now offers hope to the Gunners for their slight chances of clinching the Premier League title, as they sit 11 points adrift of league-leader Leicester City.