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Yet again, Sunday of the Ryder Cup arrives with one team holding a commanding advantage. You have to go all the way back to 2002 for a match perfectly poised at 8-8 and a 10-5.5.5 lead for Europe leaves them within four points of victory.

Of course, this needn't mean a drama-free conclusion. Celtic Manor in 2010 and Medinah in 2012 are fine examples of what might still happen if the United States, who have looked down and out all week, are able to use Patrick Cantlay's extraordinary finish as a springboard to the greatest comeback the event has ever seen.

Lowry v Spieth

Although Thomas was even worse in the Saturday fourballs, Spieth's long-game has been atrocious so far this week and he'll likely lose if that continues. I've seen very little to be positive about and regular readers may by now be well aware that his singles record across this and the Presidents Cup is very poor.

Of course, he did go 5-0-0 in the latter competition last year and perhaps he'll continue to improve upon his so far meagre returns in the format, against a player in Lowry who lost at Whistling Straits. However, the Irishman is hitting the ball much better and if he can avoid the odd Spieth spell, he can win.

Verdict: Lowry 2&1

Fleetwood v Fowler

If things do get tight, which I don't anticipate they will, then this is where Europe might put to bed any concerns. Fowler has reportedly been unwell this week and hasn't played since the first session, when he was poor. His singles record reads 1-2-1 and while fresh, he's a player nobody should fear.

Fleetwood, who halved his match at Whistling Straits having been a spent force in Paris, has played really well this week; so well that he almost manage to salvage a big deficit on Saturday afternoon when his inexperienced partner was struggling. Every part of his game looks superior to Fowler's at the moment.

Verdict: Fleetwood 6&5

MacIntyre v Clark

These two were among the favourites to be sent out last and the market was bang on the money. MacIntyre has struggled, as he had been coming in, although he's one of just five unbeaten players – and Clark is another of them. Golf, eh?

Clearly, both owe plenty to Saturday's partners and I wouldn't expect a particularly high-quality match. If anything I'd favour MacIntyre at the prices, who I feel could be that bit more focused even if Europe get the job done early.

Going unbeaten and earning 2.5 points from three would be a fine debut even if the data says he's had plenty of help, and we've seen how good he can be with his own ball in this format.

Verdict: MacIntyre 2&1

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