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Simon Mignolet leapt to the defence of Liverpool’s backline following their thrilling 4-3 victory over Arsenal.

The Reds keeper admits there were “lessons to learn” as a team following a dramatic afternoon at the Emirates.

However, Mignolet insists it would be wrong to point an accusing finger at individuals after the Gunners rallied from 4-1 down to set up a nervy finale.

“I don’t think it was our mistakes which led to the goals being conceded,” Mignolet told the ECHO.

“I thought we defended really well, just like we did against Barcelona at Wembley.

“For the first goal we were a bit under the cosh and the second goal was unfortunate - a deflection we couldn’t have done anything about.

“The third goal was a set-piece where they took the free-kick early and we weren’t quite organised.

“When we made it 4-1 we needed to make sure we didn’t concede but one goal can change a game. That’s what happened with the deflection.

“The crowd got behind them again and they got a boost from that. But we kept our heads and got back to playing at the level we were at in the opening 20 minutes of the second half.

“Keeping the ball like that takes the pressure away from us. That’s what we need to be doing throughout the 90 minutes.”

Mignolet helped keep the score down during a one-sided first half as he expertly kept out Theo Walcott’s penalty.

He produced similar heroics on the opening weekend three years ago when he saved a late spot-kick against Stoke.

“I was pleased with the penalty save,” he said.

“We had studied where Arsenal players put their penalties but it was difficult because their normal penalty takers weren’t on the pitch.

“It happened to be Walcott and luckily I picked the right spot.

“That’s how we started a few years ago against Stoke when we won and went on to challenge for the Premier League title.

“The most important thing is that we have started with three points.

“There are a lot of things we can learn from this game but it’s great to start with a victory, especially with it coming at the Emirates, a ground where we haven’t taken many points in the last few years.

“As a team we have lots of attacking options now. A lot of players with pace who can make the difference going forward.

“The second half at Arsenal was like how we played against Barcelona. We can build on this.”