Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva hailed Simon Mignolet's influence on their win at West Brom.

Lucas reserved special words of praise for goalkeeper Mignolet, who produced a crucial stop for the second week in succession when he denied Matt Phillips from close range.

“Simon is a top goalkeeper and a top professional who works very hard every day," he told Liverpoolfc.com.

“Of course, during the season sometimes you get criticism but you just have to keep working and keep believing in your qualities, and for sure when we need him he is always there.

“Simon made a good save from one of their counter attacks but I thought we controlled the game very well, we were patient and I thought our defending from set-pieces was very good today."