McAree predicts 'great spectacle' in top-two showdown

Dungannon Swifts boss Rodney McAree is relishing taking on Premiership leaders Linfield at Stangmore Park on Tuesday night.

The Swifts moved up to second spot on Saturday with a 1-0 win at Ballymena United and sit eight points behind the Blues.

"We look forward to it, it's one we'll enjoy and it will be a great spectacle," said McAree.

"It's a game against one of the biggest clubs in Ireland at home under the lights - we'll challenge ourselves again and try to get something."

Linfield manager David Healy, who saw his side beat Coleraine 3-0 at the weekend, is wary of threat posed by Dungannon.

"We've had some tight, tough games down at Stangmore and we know the level of opposition that they are," he said.

"Rodney's done an incredible job since he's been back in so we know the challenge. They had a strong win at Ballymena and are riding the crest of a wave at the minute."

Glenavon host Crusaders in the league while there is also a BetMcLean Cup quarter-final between Ballymena and Glentoran at the Showgrounds.

Sky Blues boss Jim Ervin told him team after the defeat by Dungannon that he wants a response against the Glens.

"It's going to be another huge game for us but, as I said to the players, I expect a response on Tuesday night because again it was another home performance that wasn't good enough and I demand better."

We'll bring you live text commentary and in-play clips from all three matches on the BBC Sport website