Arsenal has no intention of rotating their squad or giving players a break ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Crystal Palace, as they prepare for next week’s Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain. Manager Mikel Arteta stated this during his Tuesday press conference.
Arsenal, who currently sit at 66 points and rank second in the standings, have essentially been eliminated from contention for the Premier League title as Liverpool only require one additional victory to clinch the championship.
Arsenal’s team has been eliminated from both the FA Cup and the League Cup, where they lost in the semifinals. This leaves the UEFA Champions League as their primary opportunity for winning a trophy this campaign; however, Arteta ruled out resting his crucial performers in the match against 12th-place Crystal Palace.
"When players are in good condition and willing to participate, they must be allowed to play; we can’t consider things differently," he stated to journalists before the match at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
When they are actively performing, they excel because of their consistent play and physical as well as emotional stability. It’s during these moments that they find their groove and reach their peak.