Liverpool play down opening day gaps in defence

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LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet sought to quell early season concerns about a fragile defence after conceding three goals in a thrilling 4-3 win at Arsenal on Sunday.

The Reds surged to a 4-1 lead after 63 minutes in the season opener at the Emirates before handing Arsenal a lifeline with strikes by substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and centre half Calum Chambers.