Rory McIlroy takes one-shot lead into final round in Dubai after shooting a 67

Rory McIlroy has won the event twice before (Richard Sellers/PA)

Rory McIlroy will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the DP World Tour Championship after a birdie on the last handed him a third-round 67 in Dubai.

The Down golfer is a two-time winner of the European Tour’s season-ending event and a third victory would make it back-to-back wins worldwide after his PGA Tour triumph at the CJ Cup last month.