Heading into this weekend's game between Dublin and Monaghan, most neutrals view Dessie Farrell's side as heavy favourites to win the game.
The Dubs were massively impressive in their win over Mayo last time out, running Kevin McHale's side off the pitch in the second half en route to a 12-point victory. A repeat of that performance should be enough to get them over the line once again on Saturday.
In saying that, Monaghan have shown on numerous occasions this season that they are capable of upsetting the odds. If they are to do so once again this weekend, there is one particular area of the game they will need to make the most of.
Paul Flynn identifies where Monaghan can get at Dublin
Paul Flynn sees Dublin as favourites for this fixture. In saying that, he said Monaghan cannot be written off due to the never say die attitude they have displayed throughout the year.
Writing in his column for RTÉ, he identified the one area of the game Vinnie Corey's side will have to exploit if they are to overcome the Dubs.
If Monaghan try to play the ball short through kick-outs and then play a slow, deliberate attacking style, like they have since the Derry game this year, they could be in trouble.
Dublin have learned so much from that Roscommon experience, where they let Roscommon have the ball in their own half and didn’t press them. I think Dublin will press up all over the pitch and try to pin Monaghan in.
That will make it really interesting to see if Monaghan can flip their tactics and kick the ball over the intense press and get the ball into their forward line.
Any time Monaghan are written off, we know what happens. They have some character in this team and we’ve seen, even in the league this year that you can’t write anyone off.
Dublin will approach this game in an aggressive manner, something Monaghan should look to take advantage of.
If they can do so, this game could end up being a lot closer than many people are expecting.
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