Petr Cech says Arsenal v Chelsea Europa League final is ‘perfect end’ to career

• ‘Every round I thought this could be the last game,’ says keeper
• Lacazette praises ‘incredible’ Aubameyang hat-trick at Valencia

Petr Cech described this as the “perfect end” to his career as his former club Chelsea reached the Europa League final 45 minutes after Arsenal had done the same, while Alexandre Lacazette called Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang “unbelievable” following the superb hat-trick that carried Unai Emery’s side to Baku.

Cech now has the chance to finish his 22-year career with another major trophy, the end delayed for another three weeks. “You have to be brave, keep calm and play your best game [in the final]. Every single round I went and thought this could be the last game. I’m glad they weren’t. I could play ice hockey, play the drums, and just see what comes,” he said. First though he has one more game to play, thanks to Aubameyang and Lacazette, who were a level above everyone else in a 4-2 victory at Mestalla, 7-3 on aggregate.

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