Linfield sit top of the table after five games while Larne have yet to start their Premiership campaign due to European commitments
Call it mind games or a tongue-in-cheek comment, but Larne boss Tiernan Lynch believes the title is "Linfield's to lose" after watching the Blues steal a significant march on his champions.
Larne have yet to play a Premiership game this season due to their European exploits and sit rock bottom in the table. They will finally get their league campaign up and running on Sunday with a tricky trip to Coleraine.Read more: 'Get my head down' - David Healy's laser focus after Raith Rovers interest
The unique challenge isn't lost on the Inver Park boss, whose side have qualified for the league phase of the UEFA Conference League."It will be nice to get back to the domestic league again. It is what we all love; the part we all enjoy. We trained this morning and we look forward to what tomorrow brings."
"No doubt it will challenge us, but I think they are challenges we have to embrace and enjoy. None of those games will be easy, but we will have a go.
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