Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish insists losing the FA Cup final won't affect their transfer plans.

However, Dalglish does think some valuable lessons have been learned after appearances in both domestic cup finals.

"Whether there were [any new players joining the club] wasn't going to be dictated by today's result," he said.

"These players will get better and benefit from this experience - they've been in two cup finals in this season.

"They'll have enjoyed the first one more than the second but they'll know what it takes to get some enjoyment."