Comfortable isn't a word that's been associated with this Celtic team of late but it's been a stroll for Martin O'Neill's side.

They had 83% possession and had 12 shots, with United really struggling under the pressure. Yang Hyun-Jun and Arne Engels with two smart finishes.

Jim Goodwin's men did have one or two really decent chances but just lacked a confidence and cutting edge at the top end of the pitch.

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No goals in the first half of this highly-anticipated Easter Road encounter.

Hibs have had the best of the chances but have been wasteful, with Tom Sparrow and Tawanda Maswanhise coming closest for Motherwell.

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What a big moment for Livingston to end that half as Connor McLennan struck the opener.

One wonders just how big it will be in the context of this game and indeed Livi's season.

Kilmarnock have had their moments but need a bit more composure in the final third.

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Calum Ward needs to be alert in the Motherwell goal to turn behind Kanayo Megwa's effort from a tight angle.

Samson Lawal strikes from distance but it's wide of the Kilmarnock goal.

Moments later, Tete Yengi heads on to Ethan Brown's arm but the Kilmarnock defender had it tucked in against his body so definitely no penalty. That doesn't stop the Livingston players claiming though.

Electric play from Tawanda Maswanhise to drive in the box, feint and force Raphael Sallinger into another stop.

Motherwell have woken up.

Ouch!published at 15:40 GMT 10 January

15:40 GMT 10 January

Celtic 2-0 Dundee United

Julian Araujo is in the book for a sliding challenge on Will Ferry. It's a bit of a wild challenge from the Mexican and looks a sore one for the United man.

Kasper Schmeichel eventually deals with the resultant free-kick.

Dan Nlundulu is one-on-one and he slots past Scott Bain... But he's miles and miles offside.

Flag up, immediately. No surprise.

St Mirren are starting to crank up the pressure. Mikael Mandron had a snapshot from the edge of the box saved before Dan Nlundulu stings the palms of Scott Bain.

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A third yellow card for Livingston, just over 30 minutes in.

Referee Don Robertson doesn't have many fans in the home stands...

Scott Tiffoney's near-post cross is flashed wide by Bruce Anderson.

Kilmarnock's best chance so far.

A flurry of activity at either end, that ends in Calvin Miller bursting down the left for Falkirk. He fires a low shot away, but Shamal George is down sharply to save.

Big chance for Livingston as Connor McLennan tests goalkeeper Tobi Oluwayemi from close range.

Kilmarnock try to break and Macaulay Tait is booked for a cynical foul.

Motherwell's first effort prompts a fine save from Raphael Sallinger.

Tom Sparrow does brilliantly with a cheeky nutmeg in the Hibs box and aims for the far corner, but the home keeper tips wide.

Motherwell are yet to have an effort at Easter Road. Hibs have now had seven as Elie Youan plants a header from close range straight at goalkeeper Calum Ward.

The hosts should be ahead.

There's a chance for Daizen Maeda to make it two for Celtic but he swings his leg and totally misses the ball.

United then threaten as Owen Stirton robs the ball from Auston Trusty but takes too long over the shot, allowing Liam Scales to get back and slide it behind for a corner.

Motherwell are on the ropes as Elie Youan threatens to race through on goal, but Emmanuel Longelo tracks him brilliantly and Paul McGinn is there to hack clear.