Venue: Springfield Date: Monday, 5 May Kick-off: 1430 BST Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio Guernsey 93.2 FM 1116 MW and BBC Radio Jersey 88.8 FM 1026 MW
Steve Ogier says he does not feel under pressure to deliver a win
Guernsey manager Steve Ogier has said he is not feeling under pressure to deliver a win against Jersey, despite not winning the Muratti since 2005.
Ogier's side go to Jersey having lost their last three major games, twice against Jersey and the 2005 Island games final against Shetland.
"I feel there has been an improvement over the past few years," Ogier said.
"If people want to look to replace me that's their prerogative. I don't feel I'm under pressure."
Ogier says his side's main problem after failing to win either of their warm-up games is putting the ball in the net.
"What we'll need to do is have a good day in front of goal because generally our play isn't too bad up until the final third. We're creating opportunities to score but we're not finishing them off," he told BBC Radio Guernsey.
Guernsey last won a Muratti in 2005 after a penalty shootout
Guernsey have not beaten Jersey since 2001
Guernsey's last win in Jersey without going to penalties was in 1992
Guernsey have won the Muratti 41 times
Jersey have won the Muratti 48 times
Jersey and Guernsey shared the trophy in 1937
Alderney's only Muratti win was in 1920
"I want to win these games, especially Murattis, just as much as the players do. Every time we step out and we've got a Guernsey shirt on it's important we try and win the game."
Captain Matt Warren has been in the squad for the best part of a decade. In that time the 27-year-old has seen Guernsey enter and leave the South and West Counties Championship, but feels that the lack of games left after Guernsey's withdrawal is not detrimental to the side.
"When we were in South West Counties we did play regularly as a squad, but we only go together now and again just before the game themselves. For this game we've been together since the start of April."
Monday's Muratti will be the final match for one of Guernsey's most experienced players. Veteran centre-half Kevin Graham returned to the island two years ago, and has played non-league football with the likes of Whitby Town and Guiseley.
To sign off with a winners' medal in a Muratti would make me proud
Retiring Guernsey defender Kevin Graham
Injuries mean that Monday's Muratti will be his last game.
"It would be a really fantastic way to finish," Graham told BBC Radio Guernsey.
"When I came back it was an ambition of mine to play in a Muratti and now it's an ambition of mine, having played and lost in one, to win a Muratti.
"To sign off with a winners' medal in a Muratti would make me proud."
Guernsey last beat Jersey on penalties in the 2005 Muratti replay at Springfield. They have not beaten Jersey in normal time since a 4-1 win in 2001.
The omens are even worse when it comes to wins at Springfield. You have to go back to 1992 to find the last time the Sarnians won at Springfield without going to penalties. That day it was a 2-1 win after extra time.
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