Monaghan must take Armagh down the stretch - McManus
Monaghan is preparing to face Armagh in the Ulster Senior Football final, with Conor McManus emphasizing the need for a strong defensive performance. Monaghan aims to replicate their 2013 success against a formidable Armagh team that has shown impressive scoring ability. The match is set to be a challenging encounter, with Monaghan entering as underdogs.
- ▪Monaghan last won the Anglo-Celt Cup in 2015 and is looking to end a long drought for provincial silverware.
- ▪Armagh is considered the heavy favorite after a dominant semi-final victory over Down.
- ▪Conor McManus highlighted the importance of tightening their defense to compete effectively against Armagh's strong attacking unit.
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Monaghan must take Armagh down the stretch - McManusImage source, Inpho & Getty ImagesImage caption, Monaghan have been boosted by All-Star Conor McCarthy's return to fitness before facing in-form Armagh forwards like Oisin Conaty ByMatt GaultBBC Sport NI senior journalistPublished18 minutes agoMonaghan must tighten up defensively and summon the defiant energy of 2013 to shock "heavy favourites" Armagh in Sunday's Ulster Senior Football final, says Conor McManus. The Clones showpiece pits two teams hoping to end long droughts for provincial silverware, with Monaghan's last Anglo-Celt Cup coming in 2015.But with Armagh widely tipped to end their 18-year wait after annihilating Down by 28 points in the semi-final, Monaghan may need to emulate the 2013 final when they showed remarkable…
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