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Petr Cech pleased with Chelsea spirit

Petr Cech insists that it was important not to lose Rafael Benitez's first game in charge following Chelsea's goalless draw with Manchester City.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has insisted that his side's goalless draw with Manchester City will give the team a platform to build on.

The Blues started life under Rafael Benitez with a stalemate against the reigning champions, a result which Cech believes can serve as a catalyst for improvement after a turbulent week at Stamford Bridge.

He told Sky Sports News: "Today was about starting from zero again, and a draw when you have just changed your manager is not a bad result.

"We will need some time to build and a draw against the champions is a good start.

"When your manager is sacked it is always bad news as a player because you are responsible for the situation as well. We have a new manager now and we are in the same boat."

A point against City means Chelsea stay in third place in the Premier League, five points behind leaders Manchester United.

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