Former Motherwell manager Graham Alexander has revealed how hard he found it to win points off Celtic during his spell in charge at Fir Park.
The ex-Scotland international, who left the Lanarkshire club in July after losing to League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers in the Europa Conference League qualifying, said he tried everything to secure just one point against the Parkhead club. Throughout his 18 months in charge of Well he managed to get a least a draw against every side he faced apart from Celtic.
Ange Postecoglou's side have only lost one league game so far this season, away to St Mirren in September, and will be looking to maintain their nine-point lead at the top of the Premiership when they entertain Hearts on Wednesday evening. Hearts manager Robbie Neilson will be hoping to spring an upset as they look to cement their third place in the league, however Alexander knows it will be difficult for the Jambos.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Alexander believes Celtic will go from strength to strength despite the tactics any opposition throw at them.
He said: "It's hard to look at their record, 25 wins out of 27 league games and to see if that's going to halt up anytime soon. I can't see it myself, I don't think anyone who's seen Celtic play over a consistent period since the manager has been there can say they are going to drop their form and lose points. It looks extremely difficult for anyone to catch them.
"It was the only team that we couldn't get points against. We drew with Rangers three times and beat everybody else but Celtic where the ones we couldn't find a way against.
"We pressed them really hard, we sat really deep, we played mid-block but they have the individuals to go beyond tactics. You can defend deep or press them but they've got those good one v one players that can can break lines and play in tight spaces and ultimately win games and score goals."
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