The Czech stopper believes that this year’s title contest could be a five- or six-horse race.
Speaking at an event for the Asmir Begovic foundation, as quoted by FourFourTwo Petr Cech said he expects the title race to last the full course of the season.
With just one point separating the top five teams in the Premier League after 10 games, Cech might be right to believe it may be the closest contest in Premier League history.
Current champions Leicester City only managed to claim the title in the last two games of the season only after rivals Arsenal and Tottenham floundered opportunities upon opportunities in the back end of the term.
The Czech stopper believes that this year’s competition could be the most hotly contested title run-in yet with five or six sides vying for league honours.
Cech has not ruled anyone out and stated that even struggling Manchester United are still in with a chance of winning their first championship since Sir Alex Ferguson retied in 2013.
“Liverpool [are title contenders], even Man United, although now they are a little bit behind, it is a long season and it’s only a few points,” he said, via FourFourTwo.
“[Also] Manchester City, Tottenham, us, Chelsea – we are all there and everybody wants to win.
He added: “You can see how much people put in the effort every weekend to get the points on board, and I think they will all be fighting until the last minute for the title.
The former Chelsea keeper thinks that ultimately the fans will benefit the most from all of the excitement that the title challenge shall bring.
“It’s going to be exciting for the fans and obviously we want to have it exciting for us as well and we want to win it.
“[The season] has started, pretty much, as very exciting for everyone. After 10 games you have five teams with a one point difference and I think that will be the trend.
“I think it will go to the last games for the decision [as to] who will be the champions. We are equipped, we are in a good shape and I hope we can prove it on the pitch.”
His Arsenal side are currently in second in the league behind only Manchester City, who lead the pack on goal difference alone.
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