Klopp shoulders blame for lax Liverpool defense

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet sought to allay early concerns about a fragile Reds defense after conceding three goals in a thrilling 4-3 win at Arsenal on Sunday.

It was only Liverpool's second win at Arsenal in 21 attempts and put an early dent in Arsene Wenger's hopes of leading the Gunners to their first league title since 2004.

Liverpool surged to a 4-1 lead after 63 minutes in the season opener at Emirates before handing Arsenal a lifeline on strikes by substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and centerhalf Calum Chambers.