Celtic made to work by plucky Motherwell

Celtic opened up a 13-point lead at the top of the Scottish premier league today but they were made to sweat for their 2-0 victory…

Celtic opened up a 13-point lead at the top of the Scottish premier league today but they were made to sweat for their 2-0 victory over second-from-bottom Motherwell at Parkhead.

Henrik Larsson, with his 16th league goal of the season, finally broke the deadlock after 81 minutes and John Hartson secured victory in the last minute to clinch the points for Martin O'Neill's side.

Celtic, who lost their only league game of the season against Aberdeen on December 22nd, have 61 points from 22 games, 13 points more than Rangers whose game at Kilmarnock scheduled for tonight was called off due to a frozen pitch.

Livingston, who thrashed Aberdeen 6-1 in the league Cup earlier this season, handed out another thumping to the same opponents.

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Second-half goals by Steve Tosh, Philippe Brinquin and Marvin Andrews gave Livingston a 3-0 victory at Pittodrie as the promoted side consolidated their third place.

Livingston now have 40 points from 22 games, seven points more than fourth-placed Aberdeen.

James Paterson struck three minutes from time to give Dundee United a 1-0 victory at Hibernian. The visitors also had Jamie Fullarton sent off before the end.

A goal in each half by Gary Wales and Ricardo Fuller gave Hearts a 2-0 victory at bottom club St Johnstone.

The Dundee-Dunfermline clash was also postponed due to the weather.