Motherwell defeated Dundee United 3-0 at Tannadice on Tuesday night to climb to eighth place in the Ladbrokes Premiership.
The result means United are now 13 points adrift of second-bottom Kilmarnock, who occupy the relegation play-off place.
Stephen McManus gave Well the lead in first-half stoppage time and a double from Scott McDonald after 72 and 80 minutes sealed a vital win for Mark McGhee's men.
