The Hoops No1 was suspended for the trip to Fir Park with Scott Bain called into action after the former England international was sent off in the comfortable win over Livingston last weekend.
Joe Hart shared a brilliant celebration moment after Matt O'Riley's Motherwell last-gasp winner as he watched from afar.
But Brendan Rodgers' side never gave up and sparked wild scenes on the bench and in the away end as Matt O'Riley - fresh off the news of a contract extension until 2027 that same day - slammed home at the back post beyond Liam Kelly to net his FIFTH Scottish Premiership goal already this season and secure what has now proved a massive three points after Rangers' defeat to Aberdeen at Ibrox.
READ MORE: Celtic player ratings v Motherwell as Matt O'Riley sparks wild scenes with 97th minute winner On his winning moment, O'Riley told Celtic TV: “I asked the referee how long was left and he said two minutes, which is enough time to generate another chance which is what we did. If you keep probing then you do score and we always have that belief.
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