Crystal Palace will not take their focus off achieving survival in the Premier League despite a run to the FA Cup quarter-finals, Patrick Vieira has asserted.
The Eagles will face Everton at Selhurst Park later this month but first take on Wolves and Manchester City, as they look to improve on a run of one win in eight league games which has left them nine points clear of the drop.
“No, honestly we did not talk about the draw at all,” Vieira told reporters on Friday.
“The only conversation this morning in training was about the Wolves game and how important it is for us. We have had some positive results lately and it is important for us to keep that momentum.
“We wanted to have a really good run in the FA Cup and so far it has been good but there is still the game to come against Everton and a long way to go [before Wembley].
“We don't want to get carried away or be too excited for it. We are pleased with where we are but we still know there are massive games to play before the FA Cup.
“In the league the games coming before will be massively important for us because we need points, need wins but going through builds this momentum, confidence and excitement we need and want.”
