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Arsenal signed 33-year-old Petr Cech after 11-year spell at Chelsea
Manchester United brought in Edwin van der Sar at the age of 34
Arsene Wenger believes new keeper can emulate Dutchman's impact
Gunners boss believes current side is his most experienced since 2004
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Published: 06:27 EDT, 1 August 2015 | Updated: 06:29 EDT, 1 August 2015

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Arsene Wenger believes that Petr Cech can replicate the success Edwin van der Sar achieved at Manchester United by helping Arsenal win the Premier League title.

Cech left Chelsea after 11 years at Stamford Bridge to join the Gunners this summer, with Wenger spending big to bring the 33-year-old goalkeeper to the club.

Van der Sar was 34 when United signed him in 2005, and he went on to win four Premier League titles, a Champions League crown and a host of other trophies during six successful seasons at Old Trafford.

Arsenal's new goalkeeper Petr Cech posing at the Emirates Stadium ahead of the new season

Cech was in action for Arsenal for the first time against Wolfsburg in the Emirates Cup last Sunday

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger believes 33-year-old Cech can help transform them into champions

And Wenger believes that is the kind of success that Cech can bring to the Emirates Stadium.

'His move is a bit like Van der Sar,' said Wenger. 'He went from Fulham to Man United but still had five or six years at Manchester United so I don’t see why he shouldn’t have a few more years.

'He’s very serious, he trains well, has no big problems. He has an intimidating presence, that is for sure. He makes the goals look small. That’s the kind of charisma he has. He is a big size.'

Cech played more than 300 times in the Premier League for Chelsea, and Wenger believes the goalkeeper's addition makes his current squad the most experienced at his disposal since their 'Invincibles' side won the league 11 years ago.

Edwin van der Sar saving the decisive penalty in the 2008 Champions League final for Manchester United

Van der Sar lifting the Champions League trophy after they beat Chelsea in the final in Moscow

Van der Sar also won four Premier League titles with United, including his final one in 2011

'It’s certainly the most experienced squad since 2004,' said Wenger. 'There is better balance between talent and experience. We always have talented teams. But when you go into April you need some experience.

'The expectations are very high and that is understandable because you cannot win the cup and finish third in the league and then say "look, next year we want to do nothing".’