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Petr Cech refuses to write off Arsenal's Premier League title chances after Burnley win

Goalkeeper Petr Cech of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Crvena Zvezda and Arsenal
Image: Petr Cech says there is still life left in this season's title race

Petr Cech has refused to write off Arsenal's Premier League title chances after they climbed back into the top four with victory at Burnley on Sunday.

Arsene Wenger's side struck in stoppage time for the third game running against the Clarets as Alexis Sanchez's penalty snatched their fourth win in their last five in the league to close to within a point of third-placed champions Chelsea.

Sanchez converted after James Tarkowski was penalised for a push on Aaron Ramsey and although Arsenal trail leaders Manchester City by 12 points, Cech insists there is a long way to go.

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26:  Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates scoiring the first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal a
Image: Alexis Sanchez scored Arsenal's winner against Burnley from the spot

"We need to play game by game and not think too much about what's going on around us because the only way is if you win your game you give yourself a chance, so this is what we have in our mind," he said.

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"We win our game and let's see how the others are going. The teams at this moment who are above us, if they keep going and keep winning, then you can't catch them, but you need to make sure that you win your game first and then let's see what will happen.

Shkodran Mustafi and Petr Cech celebrate Arsenal's win
Image: Shkodran Mustafi and Petr Cech celebrate Arsenal's win

"There are so many games to be played and so many points to play for and you don't reach your goals after 13 games, you need to carry on for 30 games, with consistency obviously.

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Arsene Wenger was pleased his side managed to snatch a late victory over an in-form Burnley and also thought the controversial penalty decision was correct.

"There can be plenty of twists in the table as well because you win two games in a row you climb up and you can draw and fall out of the top four, so it will go pretty quick and is very packed up there and will be I think until the end of the season."

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