Noren and Saddier lead Ryder Cup stars at PGA Championship

Alex Noren and Adrien Saddier share a two-shot lead heading into Sunday's final day of the European Tour PGA Championship, but a number of Europe's Ryder Cup team remain in contention.

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Sweden's Noren picked up three shots in his final two holes to move to 15 under par thanks to a six-under round of 66.

Frenchman Saddier went one shot better in the blustery Saturday conditions, carding eight birdies among his 65.

Tyrrell Hatton leads the charge of the Ryder Cup stars at 13 under par after a flawless 64 for the best round of the day.

"I'm excited for tomorrow," said Hatton. "I'll go out there tomorrow and give it my best, and hopefully it will be a good day."

The conditions were notably difficult for the later starters, but Viktor Hovland stayed in the mix at 12 under par.

Hovland began strongly with three birdies in four holes to move into the lead, but his good work was soon undone.

Successive bogeys before the turn were followed by a seven on the par-five 12th.

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The Norwegian got back on track with a birdie at the 18th to card a 71.

"It's a great golf course, obviously a lot of history here, and I'd like to put my name on that trophy," said Hovland.

Another two of the European team hoping to defend the Ryder Cup on US soil for the first time since 2012 later this month, Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, are in contention at 10 under par.

Overnight leader Hideki Matsuyama and Justin Rose were among those to fall back after rounds of 76.

Rose sits alongside Ryder Cup teammates Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry at seven under par, two shots ahead of Rory McIlroy.