Arteta 'cannot think' of resting players ahead of PSG tie

Mikel Arteta says he won't rest players against Crystal Palace for Arsenal's Champions League semi-final clash

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00:00Is there any temptation from you just to wrap everybody you desperately need for the Paris game up in Cottonwall

00:06and not play with them tomorrow and just relax and have a week?

00:10We cannot think in those terms.

00:13When the players are fit and they are available and they want to play, they have to play.

00:18They are at their best when they are playing and they have consistency in their performances.

00:23Physically they are good, emotionally they are good.

00:26Their understanding and their rhythm and the way they make decisions is at their best.

00:31That's why we need the players. If they are not available, there is no discussion.

00:34And if they are not in good condition to perform, we are not going to play them.

00:39But if they are, we are going to play them.