What did we learn from Blues’ big win over Coleraine?

Linfield beat title rivals Coleraine 3-0 at Windsor Park to take top spot in the Irish Premiership, making a strong statement in their bid for a 58th Gibson Cup. The result also extended Linfield’s unbeaten run to 14 matches and showed how their attack and defence are both contributing to the title challenge.

Rhys Brennan opened the scoring just before half-time, his third goal in four games, and Adam Frizzell made it 2-0 seven minutes after the break following a Coleraine error. Kitt Nelson added a solo goal to seal the win. Coleraine, who had scored 32 goals in their first 15 league matches, managed no second-half shots on target; Linfield have conceded 11 goals in 15 games, joint fewest in the league, and moved one point clear at the top.