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Frank Lampard believes that the signing of Petr Cech can take help Arsenal mount a serious title challenge next season.

The midfielder, now at New York City FC, was a colleague of the Czech Republic international at Chelsea, where they both picked up three Premier League titles.

Lampard believes that Arsenal's new addition can make a huge impact in north London and help the Gunners in their quest for Premier League in the campaign to come.

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Cech played second fiddle to Belgian shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois at Stamford Bridge last term, but Lampard insists that Cech will prove his class in new surroundings.

"Cech is a world-class keeper and person and can help push Arsenal into the running next season," Lampard told the Sun.

"They are always challenging before falling just short but Cech going there, as John Terry said recently, will save them points.

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"Manchester City and Chelsea will be challenging for the title once again. They remain favourites but Petr will make a difference."

Lampard was unveiled as a NYCFC player this week and is set to make his debut against Toronto on Sunday.