Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has spoken about his team's Premier League away trip to Arsenal in the days leading up to the FA Cup semi-final, but stressed that the team will focus on the task at hand.  

Oliver Glasner acknowledges the scheduling difficulties but explains why a busy week will not affect the players' attitude towards the match against Arsenal.  

Oliver Glasner said: "I talked to the players about this issue. My tactics are clear, but it is not critical. My tactics will not change because of tomorrow's game because I can't play. This is the players' strategic choice. If someone feels that they must save their energy for the game against Aston Villa, then we have no chance of beating Arsenal."  

"But the players said no, they were going to go out there and show the style of the team, show their character and do their best to win the game."  

“We can still have the best Premier League season in Crystal Palace’s history and we just need to pick up six points from the next five games. Next week is our first chance to grab those points.”  

Oliver Glasner confirmed that Crystal Palace's players are mostly fit, with the exception of Ben Chilwell who is unwell. Although Oliver Glasner said the team is ready to face Arsenal, he explained that some adjustments are needed after a series of intensive games.  

He said: "We had to make some changes, Marc Guehi was out through suspension and now Chris Richards is suspended. In the midfield position, we usually make some rotations, so we gave Adam Walton a rest.  

"Jean-Philippe Mateta played only 45 minutes against Manchester City and I think we have quite a few players who haven't played 90 minutes in three games in a row. So we might make two or three changes."