Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace squad is in good shape for this afternoon’s FA Cup semi-final showdown against Aston Villa.
Revitalised after earning a hard-fought draw away at Arsenal last time out, Glasner’s men will be ready to square up to Villa, who were only narrowly beaten over two legs by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals.
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The result was perfect for two reasons: A poor run of form ended with a point against title contenders Arsenal, and it was achieved as Glasner rested and rotated his squad.
Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton completed just over an hour each at the Emirates Stadium and retain their places in the starting line-up.
As expected, Jean-Philippe Mateta returns to lead the line. The striker will be boosted by his excellent goal against the Gunners and he takes the place of Eddie Nketiah who has netted in the previous two rounds.
Ben Chilwell missed Wednesday night’s London derby draw through illness, and has recovered in time to take his place in the matchday squad.
Chris Richards is back in the side having served a one-match suspension for receiving two bookings in a goalless home draw with Bournemouth.
Confirmed team news
Crystal Palace XI: Henderson; Lacroix, Guéhi, Richards; Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr, Mateta.
Substitutes: Turner, Ward, Clyne, Chilwell, Lerma, Hughes, Esse, Devenny, Nketiah.
