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Celtic will need to wait until after the Scottish Premiership split to secure the title after being held to a goalless stalemate by Livingston.

A win for the hosts combined with a defeat for Rangers at Motherwell on Sunday would have ensured an eighth successive championship for Celtic.

Odsonne Edouard, James Forrest and Tom Rogic were all denied by in-form goalkeeper Liam Kelly.

And Celtic substitute Oliver Burke fired wide from close range late on.

Neil Lennon's side, who are 14 points clear of Rangers having played a game more, face Aberdeen in next weekend's Scottish Cup semi-final then resume their league campaign away to Lennon's former club Hibernian on 21 April.

Livi, who are safe from relegation, threatened twice through Dolly Menga and move to within a point of Well and two points of St Johnstone.

Kelly and inaccuracy frustrate Celtic

Though Celtic would dominate, it was Livi who threatened first as Menga managed to get a touch to the ball at a corner and it flew just wide of Scott Bain's post.

Ryan Christie fired over, a low shot from Edouard was easily saved by Kelly before the Livingston keeper stretched superbly well to touch a Forrest effort around the post. Kelly would impress again soon after, denying Rogic.

Menga, this time 30 yards out, opted for an audacious shot at goal that had Bain scrambling, but the Scotland keeper tipped over.

Another chance would fall to Rogic just inside the box. This time the Australia international tried to bend the ball into the far corner, again Kelly blocking.

Livingston had started the match with a back four but in the second half they reverted to their usual back three to match up with Celtic. The champions continued to dominate the ball but were struggling to find a way of cutting through.

The breakthrough almost came via a slice of luck when Jonny Hayes fired in a cross for fellow substitute Timothy Weah. He fluffed his chance but the ball fell kindly to Edouard, who looked certain to score only for Kelly to make the save.

Right at the end a huge chance fell Burke's way just three yards out after Kelly had spilled Edouard's shot but somehow the Scotland forward knocked wide.

Celtic missing 'killer touch' - Neil Lennon

'Pragmatic Livi secure hard earned point' - analysis

A draw was not really in the script for Celtic. This was supposed to be a win that would put the pressure on Rangers to deliver some kind of result at Fir Park to prevent the champions claiming title number eight. But in the end it was a frustrating afternoon.

Not for the first time in recent weeks, Celtic struggled to make their dominance count. Yes, they created chances - especially in the first half. But this time there would be no mistake or moment of magic to conjure a goal.

Livingston were disciplined, organised and pragmatic - as a result this was never a thrilling contest. But the visitors will be happy with a hard-earned point.

'Don't panic when they have possession' - reaction

Celtic manager Neil Lennon: "Very frustrating. Great chances, a lot of good play and I don't think the scoreline reflects the performance at all but we just missed that killer touch.

"The players kept going and we had that great chance at the end. A lot of positives from the game but ultimately we didn't get the win that we wanted."

Livingston head coach Gary Holt: "I'm proud more than pleased. It's hard work to come here. We spoke about it before - don't panic when they have got possession - all season they dominate possession, especially at home.

"Stick to our game plan. Stick to the tactics and formations that we have got set in place and within that we will get a chance. To carry that out to the letter was excellent."