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'Arsenal need this more than Chelsea' - Seaman says Leno not Cech should start Europa League final

The Gunners legend believes Unai Emery needs to start his best side, and that means leaving the retiring goalkeeper on the bench

Petr Cech should not start in goal for Arsenal in next week's Europa League final against Chelsea, according to the club’s former goalkeeper David Seaman.

Bernd Leno has been Arsenal’s regular shot-stopper this season, while Cech has only made 21 appearances in all competitions, with 14 of those coming in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League.

Cech is retiring at the end of the season and he is expected to retain his place in Arsenal's Europa League team for the final against his former club Chelsea in Azerbaijan next week.