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Simon Mignolet insisted it was a point gained after Liverpool FC returned to the top of the Premier League following a 2-2 draw with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.

The Reds recovered from Jonjo Shelvey’s early strike against his old club as Daniel Sturridge and debutant Victor Moses fired them in front.

However, Michu equalised midway through the second half and Brendan Rodgers’ side were under the cosh late on.

The Belgian keeper, who conceded his first league goals following his £9million move from Sunderland, believes it was a fair result.

“A point away at Swansea it always a good point,” Mignolet said.

In pictures: Reds make their point at Swansea

“Of course we’re a bit disappointed not to get all three points but it’s not a bad result for us.

“When you go behind that early in a game it’s always difficult but we responded really well.

“We came back into it, we got on top, created chances and for 65 minutes we were the better team. We were controlling the game.

“Unfortunately they got an equaliser and then they were the better team in the final 25 minutes. They put us under pressure and probably deserved to be level, but we fought really hard to do our jobs as best we could.

“Swansea are a very good footballing side and going away from home is always tough in this division.

“We’ll take the point, move on and focus on winning our next game against Southampton at Anfield on Saturday. It’s a good feeling to look at the table. It’s pleasing to be top.

“We want to stay there and let’s hope we can do the business this weekend.”

Rodgers handed debuts to new signings Moses and Mamadou Sakho, who lined up alongside Martin Skrtel at the back after Daniel Agger picked up a side injury in training.

Mignolet is confident both on-loan winger Moses and £15million centre-back Sakho will have a big role to play as the Reds chase a Champions League spot this season.

“It was great for Victor to score,” Mignolet said.

“It was a good performance from him and hopefully he keeps it going.

“With Sakho you can see he has all the qualities to be a centre-back in the Premier League. He’s big and strong, and can pass the ball. It was good for him to make his debut and I hope he will settle into the team quickly.

“I played against him for the under-21s with Belgium when he was captain of the French side. He looked an impressive player then and from what I’ve seen in the training sessions since he came here he’s improved since then. He’s a very good player who I’m sure will do well for us.”

Mignolet once again impressed as he came to Liverpool’s rescue with a couple of vital saves late on.

“As a goalkeeper you always want to keep clean sheets. I did that in the first three games but unfortunately tonight we conceded very early on,” he added.

“After that you just have to ensure you keep your head and help the team when called upon. I’m pleased with how things are going but I’m not getting carried away. I need to keep improving."