Rory McIlroy's hopes of winning a fourth consecutive tournament appear to be narrow after his third round of 70 left him five shots off the lead at the Barclays.

McIlroy will tee off his final round just after five, and just after Graeme McDowell who also begins the day on four under par.

McIlroy came into the tournament on the back of a run of three wins, including two majors, but started the tournament sluggishly with a three over 74. Friday saw the Northern Irishman back to his best, hitting 65 and putting himself back in the race.

He now occupies joint 23rd, along with Bubba Watson, and Adam Scott.

Leading the way at Ridgewood on nine under are Jason Day and Jim Furyk who carded respective third rounds of 68 and 69.