Arsenal's Petr Cech could become the first Premier League goalkeeper to reach 200 clean sheets when he goes up against former club Chelsea on Wednesday night.
The Czech stopper currently sits on 199 shutouts from 423 appearances and is well out in front of his nearest rival, with former Premier League stalwart David James in second on 169.
Cech earned 162 of his Premier League clean sheets during an 11-year spell with Chelsea, winning three of his four golden glove titles at Stamford Bridge, and is currently on 37 for Arsenal.
The 35-year-old surpassed former England No 1 James - who held the previous record before ending his Premier League career with Portsmouth in 2010 - in December 2015.
Cech was within minutes of reaching the 200 mark last time out against West Brom but a harsh late penalty converted by Jay Rodriguez saw his wait go on.
A 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace and a 3-3 draw with Liverpool were also missed opportunities for Cech after he achieved back-to-back clean sheets against Newcastle and West Ham earlier in December.
Over the course of his Premier League career, Cech has overtaken a number of legends to reach the top of the pile.
As well as surpassing James, Cech also left Australia's Mark Schwarzer and Arsenal legend David Seaman, who are on 151 and 140 respectively, trailing behind.
Former Everton and Leeds goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is next on the list with 137 with current Napoli stopper Pepe Reina in sixth after he achieved 134 shutouts in his nine-year spell with Liverpool.
Legendary trio Edwin van der Sar, Tim Howard and Brad Friedel have all manged to keep 132 each, while Manchester United icon Peter Schmeichel lies just behind them on 128.
As well as keeping Antonio Conte's side out at the Emirates on Wednesday night, Cech will be focused on earning three points that will keep Arsenal in the race for a top four finish.
The Gunners are currently six points off of fourth placed Liverpool and defeat to one of their Champions League rivals would seriously threaten their chances.
kaeeops
4
where is photo of check
Hussain Aal gunner
1
so its worth 400 goals isnt he the best keeper in history
Barcelona-Arsenal
2
well, his weakness(saving penalties) didnt allow that to happen
ksanjith
2
Rohithjonnala
0
nope it's not today
Odiboh Godfrey
5
Cech deserve respect.
nobody is taking that one away from Cech him is a good guy
ChrisGW
5
C'mon Cech you can do it
Cocabcikls
4
cech you will reach there but I"m sorry not today may be next match..cos patients dog eat d fatest bone
Chifat
2
who is fool now? you lack home training by abusing a person you don't know.. my God forgive you
Cech deserve respect.
Chifat
1
Most of these records he achieved them with Chelsea but today that 200 clean sheet won't be achieved.
frank_leo
3
I don't see cech achieving that feet against his former club
Odiboh Godfrey
3
fool
who is fool now? you lack home training by abusing a person you don't know.. my God forgive you
CityMan
2
Oof. Sorry cech you're going to have to wait for that one.😂
Sopbcdpsuy
2
not possible today
fool
Sopbcdpsuy
4
not today
I hate you
Vicmno
3
not today
Odiboh Godfrey
3
not possible today
lementz
3
watching Girls sitting on bench
jakirocitizen
6
very difficult but not impossible.... He can do it... Common cech
tebademn
5
I wish you archives it but not against my team Chelsea to night
Patrickpk
4
And also the only goalkeeper who struggles to save a pen.
Yes it's true. as an Arsenal fan it troubles me. The guy has never saved a penalty for Arsenal
CHUKSDEMC
4
no doubt Cech is a legend not only to Chelsea but to the football world
AmanSharma
1
high class player
LukaAustralia
2
And also the only goalkeeper who struggles to save a pen.
Acktar
7
200 clean sheets in the Epl is not a small achievment! I wish that you achieve it soon and congrats in advance!
RonaldoSumit
5
just waite bro
Please tell me...
aboutariika
3
Bro I still don't understand... 😳😳😳😳...
just waite bro
6RACIESXAVI
4
Absolutely. I would be happy if it against Chelsea.
@aboutariika what is it? I replied to you instead it was replied to someone else.!
RonaldoSumit
1
h.n.m.g.f do you understand
Bro I still don't understand... 😳😳😳😳...
dream888
2
I hope with Allah cech will prove himself.
6RACIESXAVI
3
Just wait for the game today
Absolutely. I would be happy if it against Chelsea.
aboutariika
2
What know...
h.n.m.g.f do you understand
RonaldoSumit
3
you know
What know...
aboutariika
4
Why...
you know
XD_AIR
5
I wish cech can save his first penalty at arsenal if the game had penalty
RonaldoSumit
3
good luck
Why...
aboutariika
3
Advance congratulations Petr cech....
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good luck
aboutariika
5
Cech with 200 clean sheets? Well he absolutely deserves it.
yes becouse he a legend of epl
Zakabdilmp
3
Just wait for the game today
Adebode
2
Oh! it is a pity he has to wait again. This is because, Chelsea must win today. I wish him best luck against another team.
Mikkysmallz
1
Yeah he’s going to keep a clean sheet against to complete his 200 clean sheets in PL
deevyn
2
Common Cech you can do it
Tim5533
3
Really amazing, congratulations.
6RACIESXAVI
2
Cech with 200 clean sheets? Well he absolutely deserves it.
WatsUrWifi
5
He deserves it he is a great goalkeeper and has helped multiple clubs to glory and wins!!! I wish that penalty did not sneak past him two nights ago not a educated decision by Mike Dean. I hope he keeps the record and breaks it Great Job😀
yankeesl
2
Cech is one of those keepers who gambles on where the ball will be hit and is like many keepers these days and in his case he often gambles wrongly.
donodds
3
Cech¿s penalty record is the only blot on his goalkeeping career as far as I¿m concerned.
reasonable
2
It¿s been time for Cech to go since last season.
headache
2
To be honest, Cech's penalty record for us was pretty abysmal compared to other keepers, which made the shootout in the CL final a very pleasant surprise,
paddler
3
Goalkeepers shouldn't save penalties.