Jimmy Boyle wants Airdrie to repeat the performance produced in the stunning win over Dunfermline Athletic.

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The Diamonds host Dumbarton in a crunch clash at New Broomfield on Saturday.

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Boyle's men dumped the Pars 3-1 last weekend which brought a first victory since October and ended an 11-game winless streak.

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And the manager feels a similar display against the Sons, who have won three of their last four league games, could generate further success.

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He said: "We have beaten them twice before so there is expectation but it's a game we will hopefully go out and enjoy.

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"If we play anywhere near as well as we did on Saturday, getting the ball down and passing it and being positive, we will give ourselves a good chance.

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"I know Dumbarton have made some changes, won some games and are looking stronger but we don't fear anybody in this league.

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"We instill into the players that on any given day, we can beat anybody. We have a lot of hungry, young boys here and hopefully that hunger will take us into the next game."

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The Diamonds welcome back Grant Evans from suspension and midfielder Nathan Blockley after he missed the win at East End Park with a thigh injury.

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However, the injury list is still lengthy and David Lilley, Sean Lynch, Jack Boyle, Alan Cook and Gavin Griffin are all missing.