Jordan Stewart believes he made a point after scoring Linfield's equaliser in Saturday's crucial win over Warrenpoint Town.
Stewart scored just nine minutes after replacing the injured Eetu Vertainen to cancel out Steven Ball's opener at Milltown.
The champions earned their win with another injury time goal from Ethan Devine, the 21-year-old striker heading home in the 92nd minute to snatch three massive points for David Healy's side.
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Stewart offered a steely stare at his dugout after coolly slotting home his goal in first half injury time.
When asked about his reaction, Stewart told Sky Sports: "It is not about me today, it is about the team. It is a massive three points in the title race.
"But I had a point to prove today. Too often than not I find myself out of this team and I don't always agree with that.
"So I came on and made an impact and the main thing is we won the game."
Saturday's last-gasp win edges the Blues four points clear at the top of the Irish Premiership.
Nearest rivals Cliftonville are not in action this weekend, while Glentoran play Carrick Rangers on Monday night.
It leaves Healy's defending champions in pole position to defend the Gibson Cup, but Stewart insists there is plenty of work to do.
"We have been in this position before. We know it's not done yet," he added.
"Cliftonville have had an unbelievable season and they are on for a treble. Make no bones about it they will be a tough proposition in the first game after the split.
"It is in our own hands.
"The spirit in the squad is massive. Experience wise we have been about the block and thankfully we managed to dig out the three points.
"We weren't brilliant but we got their in the end. We need to be a lot better than today but if we match the commitment levels then we will do okay."
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