Klopp optimistic over Coutinho injury

“I thought Arsenal were very good, particularly second half when they ramped it up”.

“We had chances to get more but Joe Hart made a few top saves”. Very important for the table – we’re on 20 points now.

An Eliaquim Mangala own goal set Klopp’s side on their way, with Coutinho, Firmino and Martin Skrtel sealing the comprehensive win.

The playmaker has yet to undergo further examination on his injury, but Klopp is optimistic he will not be out of action too long.

It was an outstanding team performance by the Reds, worthy of recognition as one of 2015/16’s finest, and as he embraced his triumphant side after the final whistle, manager Jurgen Klopp will have been delighted with their collective output.

Coutinho struggled to hit his previous heights earlier this season but the little Brazilian magician has come to life with the arrival of Klopp.

What did you make of Philippe Coutinho’s performance against Manchester City? He fed Firmino whose cross was mistakenly converted by Mangala inside the opening ten minutes.

Liverpool doubled their advantage in the 23rd with Firmino once again the provider.

Firmino was eventually rewarded with his first goal in a red shirt following a superb team goal. Within the first 30 seconds, Liverpool almost got in behind through Lallana and Milner on the right, with City’s centre-backs moving towards Firmino in an inside-left position. The German’s backheel pass was ushered into Firmino, for the simplest of finishes.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini made two changes at the interval with the momentum having slightly shifted in his side’s favor following Aguero’s strike.

But Liverpool put the game out of reach from the resulting corner as the ball dropped kindly for Sktrel and the defender lashed in a ferocious shot.

Liverpool were beaten at Anfield by Crystal Palace on their last outing but on this occasion they ravaged the title favourites with a high-energy display from the outset.

Klopp stressed that although his side counter-attacked really well, they could defend much better. “Before the game the gaffer laid out a plan for us and it worked out perfectly”, Mignolet said.

“One of the merits of this team is not just to depend on one player but of course our team is better with Sergio”.

The result lifts Liverpool into ninth place in the Premier League but they remain six points adrift of a Champions League place.