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Reds penalty hero Simon Mignolet revealed his heroics at Yankee Stadium were the first penalties he’s faced in pre-season.

The Belgian goalkeeper saved two spot kicks from Yaya Toure and Jesus Navas as Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-1 on penalties following the 2-2 draw in normal time.

Mignolet’s Liverpool career began in spectacular fashion on the opening day of last season after saving Jon Walters’ penalty to secure his new club all three points against Stoke.

“No, today was the first time this season I’ve tried to save a penalty,” Mignolet told the ECHO. “Obviously it went well.

“But the important thing is that we won the game and it gives every chance of us getting to the final in Miami.”

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Liverpool now top their International Champions Cup table by one point from City after gaining two points for a win following a penalty shoot out.

A win against AC Milan in normal time will confirm their place in the final on Monday.

A final appearance would mean Liverpool have played five games in 12 days, but that doesn’t bother the Reds keeper.

“It gives every chance of us getting to the final in Miami which is an extra game for us in preparation for the season,” added Mignolet. “So it’s a good thing, and also for the confidence it is good to start like that.”

Mignolet joined the team on the Chicago leg of their US tour due to his involvement in Belgium’s run to the World Cup quarter finals.

“I’m feeling very good,” said the 26 year old. “I’ve only been out for three weeks after the World Cup, it’s the first time I’ve come into the squad later - but I feel very well and feel fit so I can join the team without any issues.”

An ever-present during his first season at Anfield, Mignolet had a strong start to his time on Merseyside but was ultimately part of the defence that conceded 50 goals.

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An ever-present during his first season at Anfield, Mignolet had a strong start to his time on Merseyside but was ultimately part of the defence that conceded 50 goals.

When asked if there was any aspect of his game he was focusing on improving, he said: “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – if you’re 26 years old as a goalkeeper there’s plenty to improve.

“I work hard every day to keep improving and that won’t change until I’m probably 38 so I’ll just keep working hard.”

Liverpool fell behind twice to City with a double strike from Stevan Jovetic, but twice the Reds equalised through Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling.

The game was played in front of nearly 50,000 fans in New York – the majority of them vocally supporting the Reds – and the spot kicks were taken in front of the end where Liverpool fans congregated.

Mignolet said: “All the supporters all over the world are great and they showed that again in New York, where all the fans were behind us.”

*You can click here for our report on Liverpool v City, plus you can read Rodgers hailing his side's character and tactical nous after the game - and we've also got great pictures of Daniel Craig and Mike Myers meeting the Reds at the match. And for the latest transfer update, here is James Pearce on Liverpool closing in double swoop for Spanish full-backs Moreno and Manquillo.