St Pat's beat Shamrock Rovers to move within three points of summit

This first league victory of the season over the Hoops cuts the gap to three points, presenting motivation to snare top spot on Monday, should the Saints prevail at Kenny’s former club Dundalk.

Aidan Keena of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal. Pic: Eakin Howard/Sportsfile

St Patrick’s Athletic 2 (Jay McClelland 3, Aidan Keena 34) Shamrock Rovers 0 

After Stephen Kenny cited Imran Khan as an inspiration beforehand, victory for his St Patrick’s Athletic side has left the title defence of Shamrock Rovers on a sticky wicket.