Chelsea plan to give Petr Cech a warm welcome as former Blues goalkeeper makes return with Arsenal 

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Chelsea supporters are planning a hero's homecoming for Petr Cech when the goalkeeper returns as an Arsenal player on Saturday.

Cech will appear at Stamford Bridge for the first time since his £10million move to join Arsene Wenger's team.

It comes at a time when champions Chelsea are beset by problems, with only four points from their first five Barclays Premier League games, but fans are determined to give him a warm reception.

Petr Cech is set for a warm welcome on his return to former club Chelsea with Arsenal on Saturday

The goalkeeper enjoyed a hugely successful 11 years at Chelsea, including winning the league last season

They have designed a banner to hang in the Shed upper tier which reads: 'Thank You Petr Chelsea Legend'.

Cech won every major honour during 11 years at the Bridge and his loyal service and popularity helped smooth his transfer across London.

Jose Mourinho did not want him to join a direct title rival but Roman Abramovich gave the move his blessing as a parting gift to the goalkeeper.

'For me until the game finished that’s what it is, just the same as another goalkeeper,' said Mourinho.

Cech makes a save in training as Arsenal prepare for their trip to Chelsea on Saturday

Jose Mourinho's side have endured a difficult start to their Premier League title defence

Chelsea sit fourth bottom ahead of the match and could end the weekend in the drop zone

'After the game, it’s not the same to meet Petr Cech in the tunnel or Ospina or Szczesny or any other guys I don’t have a special connection to.

'If there’s anyone at Chelsea with a different perspective of what football is, who thought Petr Cech against Chelsea would open the goal and let Chelsea win, they understood after the COmmunity Shield that he’s there to win and probably more than ever.

'But at the end, if he wants to come into our dressing room the door is open.'

Chelsea gave warm receptions to Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba on their returns to Stamford Bridge with Manchester City and Galastasaray respectively. Both also have banners in their honour.