Monaghan must take Armagh down the stretch - McManus
Monaghan legend Conor McManus believes his county must deliver a near-perfect defensive performance to overcome heavily favored Armagh in the Ulster SFC final. He cited Monaghan's 2013 victory over Donegal as a model of the intensity and resilience needed to win. With Armagh scoring heavily this season, McManus stressed the importance of keeping the game close into the final stages.
- ▪Conor McManus says Monaghan must replicate their 2013 intensity to beat Armagh in the Ulster final.
- ▪Armagh scored 3-33 in their semi-final win over Down and have amassed 100 points across three provincial games.
- ▪Monaghan last won the Ulster title in 2015, while Armagh are seeking their first since 2008.
- ▪McManus emphasized that Monaghan must stop conceding goal chances to have a chance of winning.
- ▪Monaghan reached the final by defeating Derry 1-30 to 3-23 after extra time in a dramatic semi-final.
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