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Motherwell 0-3 Celtic: What the manager said

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers told BBC Sportsound he "expected that start" from Motherwell.

"They're a well-organised team. First half, the moments we were good was when we were switching the play. Against their system, it's important to keep doing that.

"In the early stages, we trapped ourselves. The spaces started to open up and that's where the first goal came from.

"Second half was about managing the ball better. The players were excellent, scored two really good goals - especially Ali [Johnston]'s goal - and we had chances to make it four or five.

"I'm really pleased after such a tough game midweek to come here, a tough place to come, and get a result.

"It's the role of the players, they all have to contribute. I'm not surprised [by Luke]. I've seen the quality and energy he has, the enthusiasm he has for being here at Celtic. He's settled in well, made contributions either creating or scoring goals, and he's a goal threat. He worked very hard."