Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has urged his team-mates to move on from their weekend defeat to Arsenal and thinks the best way to bounce back is to beat struggling Fulham at home next weekend.
The Belgium shot-stopper was beaten on two occasions on Saturday after two neatly-taken goals from Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey gave The Gunners all three-points, which extended their lead at the top to five points.
However, Arsenal travel to Old Trafford next weekend as Liverpool host Fulham and that gives The Reds a perfect chance to cut the gap back to two points, and Mignolet knows that they need to bounce back in a positive manner.
“Everybody wanted to do well. We were motivated and confident going into the game because it was a good opportunity for us to go top of the table.
“Unfortunately, we came across a good Arsenal side. They put us under pressure and scored an early goal. Afterwards, you’re chasing the game a bit.
“At half-time we changed things and managed to create some chances, but we couldn’t score a goal. Then Aaron Ramsey killed the game off, really.
“Arsenal are doing really well at the moment and they are a good side.
“That doesn’t mean we’re not disappointed, but the most important thing is that we can’t drop our heads after this performance.
“We must look forward and make sure we put things right against Fulham.
“It’s always important to respond after a defeat. I’m sure everybody will be prepared to work hard from Monday onwards for the preparation against Fulham.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
