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And the Belgian international, whose pass provided Craig Bellamy with City's goal on his return to former stamping ground Anfield, reckons that City's team spirit will play a key role in the last third of the campaign.
City are tenth in the Barclays Premier League and face Copenhagen on Thursday for a place in the last 16 of the UEFA Cup.
Kompany said: "Liverpool was a big credit to us. For the first time in a while we were almost perfect in the second half, we looked to be a really strong side. We have the weapons and tools we will need to get the results we want.
"That's the kind of performance we needed and the sort we should be expecting from ourselves, especially away from home.
"We don't have to tell anybody how difficult it is to get a result like that at Anfield, and that's two good performances coming after the 2-2 draw in Copenhagen. That's something for us to build on.
"We are feeling positive because we definitely look a stronger side - we could have scored one or two more on Sunday.
"The collective spirit was there for all to see at Anfield. The players ran many kilometres and worked their butts off.
"It's a very good team spirit, but it's also important to get things said - players want to improve themselves and the group, so it's important you talk about things from a collective aspect. It's to be expected from a team aiming to be top."
The Blues can book another step of their European adventure by seeing off Copenhagen at the City of Manchester Stadium, and Kompany is quietly confident of booking a tie against either Aalborg or Deportivo la Coruna.
He said: "Copenhagen came back from their winter break for the first leg, but we have played many more games. I'm not sure which team has the advantage there. But what matters is that we are at home now to get the job done."
Kompany, who has played centre-half or midfield anchor this season, was happy to be pushed further forward at Liverpool.
He said: "You always have to look at the greater good when it comes to where you play - the result is the most important thing. I had a different role at Anfield and I thought I understood the job well. I'm not too worried about where I play."
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