Rory McIlroy three back heading into final round at BMW PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy is three shots behind the lead heading into the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, after carding a round of 66 on Saturday.

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With last week's Irish Open heartbreak still raw, the Holywood man ended the third round tied with Billy Horschel, with both men three shots behind the Italian leader Matteo Manassero.

McIlroy is seeking a second victory at Wentworth after a lengthy wait, the world number three lifting the title in 2014 before going on to win his third and fourth majors in the Open and US PGA.

"Since I won here I've had a few good chances I’ve let slip by," McIlroy said after saving par on the 18th following an approach into the water.

"I’m basically a resident at Wentworth now, building a house here. I love it here. It would be amazing to get my name on the trophy again."

Asked about bouncing back from agonisingly missing out on a first professional win in Northern Ireland seven days ago, McIlroy added: "I think it’s been a familiar story with my career.

"I have setbacks and I usually come back pretty well from them. Some are harder than others, obviously, but I think in this game you have to be resilient.

"You have to understand and recognise that you’re going to lose a lot more than you win, and you have to be okay with that and you have to accept that.

"I haven’t won since May but have given myself plenty of chances. I’m due, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily going to happen."

Pádraig Harrington is in joint-21st position on eight-under, after following up two one-under rounds with a six-under on Saturday.

Shane Lowry and Tom McKibbin are among those tied on seven-under after three rounds.

Manassero, who was just 20 when he claimed his fourth DP World Tour title in May