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Petr Cech takes aim at Arsenal and insists pretty football does not win trophies

EPL: Petr Cech last night delivered a stunning put-down to Arsenal's trophy hopes after claiming pretty football does not win titles. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is under orders to play more attractive football but Blues keeper Cech insists that it will not guarantee success.  “In the end you count the titles and if you have figure skating where you are judged by how nicely your routine is then obviously that is one point,” said Cech.

“But football is about points and goals and you need to get points to win trophies.” Cech responded after Arsenal fans chanted: “Boring Chelsea” during their clash at the Emirates. Arsenal have not won a trophy since the FA Cup in 2005 while Mourinho is looking to win his third title as Chelsea boss. Chelsea boss Mourinho has been left skating on thin ice because he has been trying to respect Roman Abramovich's wishes to play more attractive football but has not been getting the results.

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