Football

Key battle...

Kevin O'Boyle (Antrim) v Conor McManus (Monaghan) IF Monaghan can isolate McManus and get him on the ball, then Antrim will be in serious trouble.

Including his performance in the Division Three final, McManus scored 2-19 from play in seven games.

The Clontibret man is a talented forward. Given space and freedom, he will cause serious damage.

However, when Antrim study McManus's performances in the National League they will note that he can be contained.

A Roscommon side that set out to defend and frustrate restricted McManus to 0-1. When Cavan got under his skin, McManus lost his discipline. He was sent off after he flattened Killian Brady.

As Antrim's best man-marker, Kevin O'Boyle is the obvious candidate to pick up McManus.

Although he's a good defender, O'Boyle will require assistance from his team-mates.