Jon Rahm narrowly leads star-studded field ahead of final round in Abu Dhabi

The two-time Major Champion went out in the final group after sharing the lead with Tyrrell Hatton and Francesco Laporta and despite a slow start to his third round, he burst into life after the turn.

Rahm went birdie-eagle-birdie from the tenth which catapulted him to the top in his brilliant 66 as he kept his playing partners at arm's length at 18 under.

Laporta and Hatton will once again play with Rahm in the final group on Sunday, with the pair one shot behind and Rory McIlroy in solo fourth at 16 under.

Rahm made his move with a birdie at the 10th before draining a 24-foot eagle putt at the 11th. Another birdie at the 12th took him into the outright lead, and he pulled further clear with a gain at the 15th.

Hatton and Laporta remained in contention throughout, with both carding rounds that left them tied second at 17 under. They will once again join Rahm in Sunday's final group.

McIlroy also threatened to take control after recovering from a double bogey at the 10th with four consecutive birdies from the 11th. However, a bogey at the 17th stalled his charge, leaving him fourth at 16 under after a five-under 67.

Adam Scott is also in the hunt at 15 under after recording six birdies in another bogey-free round, while Matthew Jordan and David Puig share sixth place at 14 under.

Rahm will now look to convert his advantage into another title, but with three major winners among the leading contenders, Sunday's final round promises plenty of drama.