IN this Division One season, it is becoming increasingly obvious that there are very few teams safe from the drop.
All-Ireland champions Armagh are now realising this as they sit in sixth, one point above the relegation zone, which is occupied by Ulster rivals Tyrone and Derry.
A slip today could set up a crunch match against Kerry next week, which is a dangerous state of affairs to be in with David Clifford back in the Kerry set-up.
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Armagh’s draw with Mayo was a worrying result for the Sam Maguire champions, with Kieran McGeeney’s side expected to pick up maximum points against the Westerners.
The Orchardmen remain without their captain Aidan Forker, who is serving the last match of his two-match suspension for headbutting Michael Murphy in their clash with Donegal.
However, the side will take comfort that last time out against the Boys in Blue, they came out on top in Croke Park, with the help of Crossmaglen sharpshooter Rian O’Neill.
Enter Dublin, which is one of those teams that you could consider on the safe side, sitting in third and pushing for a league final spot.
After their win against Derry in Croke Park last time out, Dublin will be coming into this fixture confident as they have shown this campaign that despite some of their stars not returning to the fold, they can give any side a run for their money.
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