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Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has been voted Czech Republic player of the year for 2015, the former Chelsea stopper picking up the award for a record eight time.
Sparta Prague striker David Lafata, the previous year's winner, came second and Hertha Berlin midfielder Vladimir Darida finished third in voting for the award based on a poll of players, coaches, football federation officials and journalists.
Cech first claimed the award in 2005, the year he was instrumental in helping Chelsea win a first English league title for 50 years.
The 33-year-old left Chelsea for Arsenal at the end of last season after securing four Premier League titles and a Champions League winner's medal. He also set a club record 220 clean sheets with the Blues.
Cech sustained a calf injury in the FA Cup defeat to Watford on March 13 but is expected to be back in action shortly after the upcoming international break.
Show all 22 1 /22Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Joel Robles - 6 out of 10 Was left badly exposed by his defenders for both of Arsenal's goals, and wasn't called upon to make many clear-cut saves otherwise. 6
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Seamus Coleman - 7 out of 10 Provided Everton's main attacking threat with his willingness to get forward down the right and consistent delivery. 7
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Phil Jagielka - 7 out of 10 Was left stranded by his defensive partner for the Welbeck goal, but very solid otherwise. Missed a wonderful chance to pull a goal back. 7
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Ramiro Funes Mori - 5 out of 10 Was drawn out of position easily for the first goal, and left for dead by Iwobi after losing possession for the second. 5
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Leighton Baines - 5 out of 10 His delivery from both a dead ball and open play was uncharacteristically erratic, and was caught out defensively on several occasions. 5
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings James McCarthy - 5 out of 10 Find it tough going against an Arsenal midfield on top form as the Everton midfield struggled to keep possession.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Muhamed Besic - 5 out of 10 Forced a low first-half save from Ospina, but should have conceded a penalty and his weak tackle led to the second goal. Subbed at half-time.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Aaron Lennon - 5 out of 10 Started brightly and got into some good positions, but his final ball let him down.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Ross Barkley - 5 out of 10 Failed to exert much influence on the game, and struggled to provide a much-needed link between the midfield and Lukaku before being substituted.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Tom Cleverley - 6 out of 10 Provided some bright moments in the first half and was full of running.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Romelu Lukaku - 6 out of 10 Was left isolated by his midfield – the rare moments on which he did threaten were confined to the flanks.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings David Ospina - 6 out of 10 Only really needed to make one proper save, from Besic in the first-half. Recovered well from a horrible-looking clash with Lukaku.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Hector Bellerin - 8 out of 10 Marked his 21st birthday with a fine display, threatening with his pace and getting forward tirelessly. His fine first-time pass set up Iwobi's goal.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Gabriel - 6 out of 10 Started shakily, and never quite looks convincing, but got the better of a physical battle with Lukaku.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Laurent Koscielny - 7 out of 10 Mopped up well after a couple of Gabriel's less assured moments, and was solid and composed throughout.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Nacho Monreal - 7 out of 10 Provides the ideal foil to Bellerin – unflappable defensively, and got forward on occasion to offer an attacking threat of his own.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Mohamed Elneny - 7 out of 10 Combined well with Coquelin to keep the Everton midfield quiet – fine defensively and intelligent in possession.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Francis Coquelin - 7 out of 10 Typically solid and unflustered in front of the back four against an Everton midfield that lacked ideas.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Alexis Sanchez - 8 out of 10 Looked to be approaching something like his best: set up Welbeck's goal brilliantly, should have had a penalty and was sharp until the final whistle.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Mesut Ozil - 8 out of 10 His interplay with Sanchez created Arsenal's wonderful first goal, and was typical of a performance in which the German pulled the strings throughout.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Alex Iwobi - 9 out of 10 By no means the finished article, but a superb Premier League debut from the 19-year-old. Quick, direct and skilful, and took his goal with aplomb.
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Everton vs Arsenal player ratings Danny Welbeck - 8 out of 10 Was Arsenal's biggest threat in the first half and took his goal with great composure, but faded slightly in the second half.
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Arsenal are third in the Premier League, 11 points behind leaders Leicester City with eight matches remaining as they pursue a first English league title in 12 years.
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