Rangers loanees Chris McKee and Jake Hastie combined for the winner as Linfield went back to the top of the Northern Irish Premiership with a 1-0 victory over Portadown.
The Blues have won the last three top-flight titles but look set to be pushed all the way this season by Glentoran.
David Healy’s side lost to the Glens last weekend to relinquish top spot.
But they were presented with an opportunity to undo the damage when the Oval outfit lost 2-1 at Larne on Friday night.
Portadown were the visitors to Windsor Park on Saturday afternoon and Gers loanees McKee and Hastie were both named in the starting XI.
The former had scored once since his January move back home, in a 2-0 win over Glenavon, while Hastie has often looked lively on the wing as he finally gets back to playing regularly.
Rangers loanees combine to send Linfield top
And the duo came up trumps for Healy in the 24th minute in this one, with McKee bundling in Hastie’s deflected cross from close range to give the hosts the lead.
Linfield dominated the remainder of the first half without adding to their advantage and more chances were squandered after the interval, but McKee’s goal would prove to be enough for all three points.
The Blues are now back top of the table on goal difference, while Cliftonville are four points back in third with a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Rangers B returned to winning ways on Saturday, dishing out a hammering in the Lowland League.
