Petr Cech pulls off an impressive double save as he settles into life with his new Arsenal team-mates in Singapore

  • Petr Cech has been training with his Gunners colleagues in Southeast Asia, since signing from Chelsea
  • Arsenal are set to play against a Singapore Select XI on Wednesday in this year's Barclays Asia Trophy Tournament
  • At an open training session at the Sports Hub National Stadium, Cech produced a fine double save

By John Downes For Mailonline

Published: 07:02 EST, 14 July 2015 | Updated: 10:41 EST, 14 July 2015

Arsenal's pre-season is set to get underway in the 2015 Barclays Asia Trophy Tournament, in Singapore on Wednesday, and new signing Petr Cech is already looking to cement his place in the team's first XI.

On Tuesday, goalkeeper Cech, who spent 11 seasons at London rivals Chelsea, produced a vintage double save much to the delight of the watching fans, as Arsenal held an open training session at the Sports Hub National Stadium.

Having taken part in a more private training session at the Singapore American School earlier in the day, the 33-year-old looked the part in goal at the stadium, as he begins his quest to displace Wojciech Szczesny and David Ospina.

Cech initially showed off his reflexes, saving a header from close range
The header came after an excellent cross from playmaker Mesut Ozil

Petr Cech initially showed off his reflexes, saving a header from close range after an excellent cross from playmaker Mesut Ozil

The ex-Chelsea goalkeeper then made a save with his legs following a fiercely struck left-footed follow up shot
Cech, who spent 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, got down well

The ex-Chelsea goalkeeper then made a save with his legs following a fiercely struck left-footed follow up shot

Cech, who is 33 years old makes a save in an open training session at Singapore's Sports Hub National Stadium

Cech, who is 33 years old makes a save in an open training session at Singapore's Sports Hub National Stadium

Arsenal's summer signing from Chelsea appeared to need a breather after training in the hot and humid conditions

Arsenal's summer signing from Chelsea appeared to need a breather after training in the hot and humid conditions

The former Chmel Blsany, Sparta Prague and Rennes keeper stayed behind after the session to sign a variety of items for fans

The former Chmel Blsany, Sparta Prague and Rennes keeper stayed behind after the session to sign a variety of items for fans

Frenzied Arsenal supporters cheered their team on at the session ahead of the 2015 Barclays Asia Trophy Tournament

Frenzied Arsenal supporters cheered their team on at the session ahead of the 2015 Barclays Asia Trophy Tournament

Arsene Wenger has vowed to blood Arsenal's youngsters in the upcoming tournament with Under 21 regulars Chuba Akpom, Dan Crowley, Chris Willock and Gedion Zelalem all travelling to Singapore with the team.

The French manager frequently gives his fringe players a chance to shine prior to the start of new campaigns and spoke of doing the same this year.

'For us it’s important because it’s a football game and the best way to test where you stand in pre-season is to see how far you are and how quickly we can find our game back.

'As well it’s a good opportunity for me to give a chance to players who are on the fringe of the team and to see how close they are to contributing,' he told the club's website.

'That can influence my decisions before the transfer market is over.'

Ahead of Wednesday's fixture, Wenger, who managed Japanese side Nagoya Grampus before taking over at Arsenal in 1996, also spoke of how his team needs to be fully focused for the match.

'I have a good experience because I worked in Asia,' he said. 

'I know that usually these teams will be focused, they know that they play Arsenal and they prepare for this game for a long time.' 

German defender Per Mertesacker posed for photographs with fans at the National Stadium in Singapore on Tuesday

German defender Per Mertesacker posed for photographs with fans at the National Stadium in Singapore on Tuesday

Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey smiled as supporters attempted to take selfies photos with their heroes

Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey smiled as supporters attempted to take selfies photos with their heroes

Manager Arsene Wenger also signed footballs and team shirts for Arsenal's delighted fans in Southeast Asia

Manager Arsene Wenger also signed footballs and team shirts for Arsenal's delighted fans in Southeast Asia

Cech (left) joined fellow goalkeepers Wojciech Szczesny (centre) and Damian Emiliano Martinez (right) before the training session

Cech (left) joined fellow goalkeepers Wojciech Szczesny (centre) and Damian Emiliano Martinez (right) before the training session

Cech gets down well to make a save during a more private training session at the Singapore American School earlier in the day

Cech gets down well to make a save during a more private training session at the Singapore American School earlier in the day

Cech chatted to Martinez in training as he begins his quest to displace Wojciech Szczesny and David Ospina in goal at the Emirates

Cech chatted to Martinez in training as he begins his quest to displace Wojciech Szczesny and David Ospina in goal at the Emirates

 

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