That'll do us for tonight.

You'll get more reaction, analysis and be able to give your views on our dedicated club pages throughout the night.

We'll be back tomorrow with coverage of Dundee v Rangers.

G'night.

On January business, specifically Sam Dalby's position, Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin adds: "There's constant dialogue there between ourselves and Wrexham.

"Sam has been terrific, we believe he is going to stay here for the remainder of the season.

"There's still a lot of time left in the window but we have to take Wrexham at their word that Sam is going to stay here and continue his development."

On potential incomings, Goodwin says: "We've identified a couple of potential targets and we'll work hard behind the scenes to try and get one or two of those over the line."

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin tells BBC Scotland: "The players definitely weren't at 100% in terms of energy levels so the game plan had to be about conserving energy.

"It was working for large parts. We're disappointed with the first goal, I think we cause our own problems. I don't know if there was a handball in there but Luke McCowan has the shot, Jack Walton makes the save and I think it takes a really bad bounce in front of him.

"The players kept going that was the really pleasing aspect, they didn't throw the towel in. We had one or two opportunities to put the ball into dangerous areas but none of those opportunities fell kindly to us in the box.

"We can't have too many complaints about the result, the players gave absolutely everything.

"We have to dust ourselves down over the next 48 hours and put a good team on the park to go and win the game on Saturday."

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Kilmarnock have the weekend off but Motherwell, Celtic and United return to action on Saturday:

• Ross County v Celtic (12:30 GMT)
• Hibernian v Motherwell (15:00)
• St Mirren v Dundee Utd (15:00)

More from Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers on the absence of Nicolas Kuhn, who dropped out of the team just before kick-off.

"He felt something in the top of his thigh," he tells BBC Scotland. "He didn't feel he could risk it so we just need to see what that looks like."

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells BBC Scotland: "No matter how dominant you are you're going to have to defend for some of the spells.

"You have to deal with that and fairness to the players they did that really well. Then we get the second goal and put the game to bed.

"There are two teams playing in the game, you want to get into the areas. I think in the first half we could have crossed the ball a bit more.

"I can't fault the players, they're giving everything in what is a real demanding schedule. When you're the team having to take the game to the opponent, it takes a big big effort and I think the effort was there from the players.

"Once we weathered the storm we finished the game really well.

"I have to give huge credit to our players because to play how we want to play takes a lot of effort and energy and mobility.

"The game shows you all the time that you can't give very little and get a lot back, you have to give everything to the game."

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The performance level certainly wasn't there for Motherwell tonight. But if you're going to play like that, avoiding defeat is a good habit.

That's also two clean sheets on the bounce now for Stuart Kettlewell's side.

Superb defending and goalkeeping secured a successive shutout in Ayrshire.

Celtic have scored 12 goals via substitutes in the Premiership this season, more than any other team.

Reo Hatate sealed the three points for Celtic tonight.

That's the midfielder now on six league goals this season.

He's on seven overall, including his Champions League goal.

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A wee reminder that there will be highlights of both tonight's game on Sportscene later.

BBC One Scotland is where you need to be at 22:40 GMT.

If you miss it, you'll find it on the iPlayer at some point.

Here's confirmation of the standings.

Despite feeling like they've dropped two points, Kilmarnock move up to ninth.

Celtic, as previously mentioned, are a million points clear and United remain third.

Motherwell now just three points off third after a hard-fought point.

That's Kilmarnock's ninth game in the Premiership this season without scoring, more than any other side.

They had 492 passes in this game tonight, their most in a match this campaign. They put in 44 crosses and had 18 shots.

And yet only three shots hit the target, and none of them went in.

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park

It's another step towards the title for Celtic, who enjoy a handsome lead that's very unlikely to be bridged.

They looked on course for a routine, dominant win at half-time, but credit must go to Dundee United who asked a lot of questions after the break.

They are clearly not third in the table by accident.

That said, what tonight may have highlighted is a need for more quality options out wide for Celtic.

The absence of Nicolas Kuhn clearly made a difference to Celtic's ability to cut their opponents open.

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Celtic have now also kept a clean sheet in 17 of their 21 Premiership games.

A formidable defensive record.

Celtic are now 16 points clear.

Sixteen.

It's January.

The Kilmarnock players are incredibly frustrated. They should have won this game.

In the first half they had Brad Lyons' goal ruled out for offside, then their captain hit the bar amid other chances and good saves from Motherwell goalkeeper Aston Oxborough.

Motherwell, who were abysmal in the first half, at least came to the party after the break. They might even have stolen it when Stephen O'Donnell was played through near the end.

The defender put his shot wide though. Motherwell will grab the point and bolt back up the M77.

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A much-improved second-half display from Jim Goodwin's side made things nervy for Celtic, but their hard work was undone by a moment of quality from the hosts as Reo Hatate sealed the three points.

United limited Celtic in the opening 45 minutes before crafting a few chances of their own in the second.

Promising signs for Jim Goodwin as his side look to maintain third spot in the Premiership.

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Derek McInnes can't believe it!

Kilmarnock work the ball down the right-hand side brilliantly and it's cut back to Jack Burroughs, but his shot is brilliantly blocked just past the post by Dan Casey.

Kilmarnock will be sick if this ends goalless.

Paulo Bernardo forces Jack Walton into a diving save as he lashes a strike towards the United keeper from the edge of the box.

Bernardo sends in the corner but United clear.

Six added minutes at Rugby Park. Will we get a winner?