Livingston manager, David Martindale, continues to accentuate the positives despite his men slipping four points behind second-bottom Kilmarnock and seven adrift of Dundee in the 12-strong William Hill Premiership table.
The Lions, who have a game in hand over the Ayrshire side, host Dundee United on Tuesday (19.45) and then travel to Tynecastle on Saturday (15.00) to face a Hearts side stung by their 3-2 defeat at Easter Road.
Martindale’s men are determined to remain in among the elite of Scottish football and the manager felt his squad were competitive against Celtic, twice leading the champions before being beaten 4-2.
The players, he added, need to tighten up on aspects of their game and goal scoring has also been an issue this season, but Montano bagged a double after three and eight minutes to stun Celtic fans in the crowd of over 8,800.
Nygren countered after six minutes and Yang levelled four minutes after that before Nygren put the visitors ahead after 31 minutes and Engles wrapped up the points with a penalty after 39 minutes.
McCowan and Hatate made Livingston goalkeeper, Prior, work during the second session while Montano had another sight of goal with Tait also having a chance.
Undoubtedly, Celtic dominated possession and the victory moves the Parkhead side to within three points of pace-setting Hearts.
Wilfried Nancy, Celtic’s manager, was pleased with the way his men responded twice after going behind and he liked the competitive spirit of the squad against what he described as “a difficult team”.
They are next on duty on Tuesday when they gravel to Fir Park to meet Motherwell (kick-off 20.00).
MEDIA MOMENT: David Martindale speaks for the press in the Media Suite at The Home of the Set Fare Arena. Picture Nigel Duncan
