Airdrie look set to be without three defenders for Saturday's trip to Irn-Bru First Division title hopefuls Partick. 

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Ricki Lamie and Marc Warren will both serve the second game of their two-match bans.

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And veteran centre-back David Lilley is sidelined due to a nagging groin and hamstring problem.

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Further forward, former Stirling Albion winger Alan Cook brings the absentee count up to four with a long-term ankle injury.

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Firhill in Glasgow's West End was the scene of United's record defeat back in October when the Jags won 7-0.

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However, the Diamonds restored pride with their best performance of the season in December which earned a 1-1 draw.

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Manager Jimmy Boyle hopes his players remember that display this weekend when they meet the Jags for the third time.

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And he says he has no plans to revisit the Firhill thrashing during the team's final pre-match preparations.

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He said: "I think there are enough boys here who remember that result. I won't be mentioning it as I don't think there's any need to.

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"We played really well when we got them back here which was pleasing as we made a lot of changes that day. We know we're in a difficult position but I believe we can get out of it."