Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted his side's performance in the 2-2 draw with Fulham on the opening weekend of the Premier League season "was a defeat", with the best aspect of the day being the result.
However, a Mitrovic penalty restored the home side's advantage.
Klopp said afterwards: "The best thing about the game was the result.
Fulham have proven difficult opponents for Jurgen Klopp's side in recent years - the Cottagers now unbeaten in their last three top-flight meetings - and Liverpool had to come from behind twice to cancel out two goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic.