Dessie Farrell welcomes return of Dublin big guns

Paul Mannion was a late inclusion for the visit to Derry with Cormac Costello also coming on to score the vital goal

LETHAL THREAT: Paul Mannion of Dublin arrives before the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Derry and Dublin. Pic: David Fitzgerald, Sportsfile

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell said Saturday’s win over previously unbeaten Derry was more about consistency than their position in the table.

After losing their opening two games, the All-Ireland champions backed up convincing wins over Roscommon and Kerry at Celtic Park.