Patrick Vieria says he hasn’t prepared his Crystal Palace side any differently for Tuesday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Stoke from how he does for Premier League matches.
The Eagles face opponents from a lower division for the third time in succession when they host the Potters at Selhurst Park on Tuesday night, having beaten Championship side Millwall and League Two outfit Hartlepool United in previous rounds.
Despite this, Vieira - a five-time FA Cup winner as a player - says he hasn’t been altering his side’s preparations for their matches in the competition and the players have prepared in the same way they would for a big Premier League game.
