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Petr Cech equals Premier League clean sheets record

<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS';  line-height: 20.8px;">Arsenal goalkeeper, centre, Petr Cech has equalled David James' all-time Premier League clean sheet record</span>
Arsenal goalkeeper, centre, Petr Cech has equalled David James' all-time Premier League clean sheet record

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech equalled David James' Barclays Premier League clean sheet record in the 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Sunday.

The Czech Republic international moves level with James' tally of 169 but has achieved it in 223 games fewer.

Top 10 keepers in the all-time Premier League clean sheet statistics

Petr Cech: Clean Sheets - 169; Appearances - 349

David James: Clean Sheets - 169; Appearances - 572

Mark Schwarzer: Clean Sheets - 151; Appearances - 514

David Seaman: Clean Sheets - 140; Appearances - 344

Nigel Martyn: Clean Sheets - 137; Appearances - 372

Jose Reina: Clean Sheets - 134; Appearances - 285

Edwin Van Der Sar: Clean Sheets - 132; Appearances - 313

Brad Friedal: Clean Sheets - 132; Appearances - 450

Tim Howard: Clean Sheets - 129; Appearances - 390

Peter Schmeichel: Clean Sheets - 128; Appearances - 310