Without the self-isolating dozen of players plus management team Neil Lennon and John Kennedy the Hoops were still able to name a team littered with internationals for the match against the in-form West Lothian side on the back of EIGHT straight victories.
That run came to an end at Celtic park though in a ha-working encounter where neither side could do enough to see off the other.
Livingston had the better of the second half chances with Efe Ambrose heading wide of Conor Hazard’s goal and Josh Mullin clipping the crossbar, although Armstrong Okoflex could have snatched three points for Celtic late on sliding in but the reigning league champions saw another two points dropped at home.
Here’s how the Celtic players scored based on our usual ratings scale.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 16: The Celtic socially distanced huddle during a Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Livingston at Celtic Park on January 16, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 16: The Celtic socially distanced huddle during a Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Livingston at Celtic Park on January 16, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
. GK - Conor Hazard - 6
Seldom troubled despite Livingston's first half pressure and wayward attempts at goal after the interval. Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
. DR - Anthony Ralston - 5
In from the cold an it showed. Offered little for Bitton or support going forward but dealt with Mullin and contributed to a clean sheet. Photo: SNS Group
. DC - Nir Bitton - 5
Back after suspension and despite a clean sheet, was uninspiring alongside Ralston on the right side of the defence. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
1. GK - Conor Hazard - 6
Seldom troubled despite Livingston's first half pressure and wayward attempts at goal after the interval. Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
2. DR - Anthony Ralston - 5
In from the cold an it showed. Offered little for Bitton or support going forward but dealt with Mullin and contributed to a clean sheet. Photo: SNS Group
3. DC - Nir Bitton - 5
Back after suspension and despite a clean sheet, was uninspiring alongside Ralston on the right side of the defence. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
4. DC - Shane Duffy - 7
Took charge of defensive situations and often the man making decisive action to clear with head or boot. Distribution should still be better though. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group