Monaghan legend Conor McManus believes his former side must neutralize Armagh's attacking threats to pull off an upset in Sunday's Ulster SFC final at Clones. Speaking as a BBC pundit, McManus identified match-ups against Orchard half-backs as decisive, particularly tracking the runs of Jarly Og Burns and potentially Ross McQuillan if passed fit.

Armagh's recent demolition of Down showcased their lethal form, with Conor Turbitt contributing 2-5 and Oisin Conaty adding 0-5. The 10 fisted points they scored demonstrated how easily they penetrate defensive lines. Monaghan's quarter-final victory over Derry featured eight two-pointers, but defensive solidity will prove equally vital against the free-scoring favorites.

McManus emphasized that Armagh's greatest strength lies in their collective attacking play, with multiple players capable of scoring from deep positions. 'They get in behind the rearguard of other teams,' he explained. The fitness of McQuillan, who missed the Down game through a calf problem, remains pivotal to Armagh's wing-half back threat that has defined their recent success.