Chelsea are still favourites to win the Premier League, says Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech believes that Chelsea is still the favourites to win the Premier League, despite their poor start to the season.

The 33-year-old Czech Republic keeper lifted four titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, the Europa League and the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.

"Their form surprises me because Chelsea are among the best in the Premier League," Cech told iDNES.

"I am no longer there, so it is hard for me to evaluate what is going on. Anyway, the season is long and Chelsea are still favourites in my eyes."

Cech also said he is happy with his form so far forGunners and claims Arsenal are in prime position to challenge for the title.

"After the first defeat for us against West Ham, everyone said that we can never win anything big. Now we are again being compared to the most famous Arsenal, who didn't lose during one season," he added.

"I just know that we have a team that can fight for the title until last round."

He also refused to criticise Wenger's decision to play David Ospina over him.

"Twice Arsene Wenger has decided that David Ospina play in the Champions League over me and I have to respect that," he said. "In such a big team and in such a long season it is not possible for a man to play all the time, though I obviously wanted to."