Well then that's a different argument. You said your players needed rest, why don't other premier league clubs i mentioned do the same as you're unrealistic to get europe or get relegated. This is the last competition you have of some glory.
Only conclusion i can think of is Puel doesn't think the FA cup is worthy of trying to win over fighting for a mid table position
...we fielded 7 full internationals and 3 England Youth Internationals ... should have been enough ... so no lack of respect as far as I can see ... but we did need to give some of the regulars a rest.


