Matt Ladson
Matt Ladson is the co-founder and editor of This Is Anfield, the independent Liverpool news and comment website, and covers all areas of the Reds for FourFourTwo – including transfer analysis, interviews, title wins and European trophies. As well as writing about Liverpool for FourFourTwo he also contributes to other titles including Yahoo and Bleacher Report. He is a lifelong fan of the Reds.
Latest articles by Matt Ladson

How Liverpool will appoint their new manager - and avoid a slump like rivals: the process explained
By Matt Ladson published
In 2024, Liverpool must follow the lesson they learned in 2004 - and not the one of Manchester United in 2014

Liverpool thrashing Chelsea was a statement – as history is repeating itself
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool won the league when a right-back starred and emotion was high… remind you of a time?

Liverpool have one thing they must ensure now Jurgen Klopp is leaving
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is leaving – now the Reds must ensure one thing…

Why Liverpool are missing a trick by not signing anyone in January
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool don't look like signing anyone this month – and that could be a huge mistake on Jurgen Klopp's part

Liverpool in 2023/24: Five things we've learned from the first half of the season
By Matt Ladson published
Jurgen Klopp's side finish the year top of the Premier League – but can the Reds carry on that form to claim the title again next May?

Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal: No such thing as a good draw as Reds miss BIG chance
By Matt Ladson published
Jurgen Klopp's side will wonder what might have been after picking up just a point at Anfield for the second successive weekend

Liverpool's season could now go one of two ways after Reds failed to deliver against Manchester United at Anfield
By Matt Ladson published
Jurgen Klopp's side registered 34 shots against their fierce rivals but, unlike last season, were unable to find their scoring touch

Liverpool 4-3 Fulham: Trent Alexander-Arnold channels Steven Gerrard on afternoon of emotional football at Anfield
By Matt Ladson published
The right-back scored a late winner as the Reds came back from 3-2 down to earn a dramatic victory in front of their fans on Sunday

Liverpool showed they can challenge Manchester City for the title - now the real work starts
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool's draw with Manchester City was a disappointment for some – but it shows how far this team is progressing

Is Liverpool star Mohamed Salah the best player in the Premier League? Thomas Frank provides refreshing analysis on the Egyptian King
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has 200 goals in English football – and Brentford boss Thomas Frank has given his verdict

Liverpool can challenge for the title - if two key things work out for Jurgen Klopp's side
By Matt Ladson published
This is Anfield's Matt Ladson assesses the Reds' Premier League hopes following Saturday's Merseyside derby win over Everton

Liverpool's new 'siege mentality' after VAR chaos will help title push
By Matt Ladson published
OPINION A fire has been lit among players and supporters and, as fan channel This Is Anfield explain, it could be bad news for the rest of the league

Liverpool to win the Europa League! Here are 7 ways the Reds will embrace the competition – to eventually deliver in Dublin
By Matt Ladson published
THIS IS ANFIELD Liverpool can conquer the Europa League, starting this week: Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield explains why the Reds should embrace the competition

Jordan Henderson's Saudi interview smacked of a player with a bruised ego
By Matt Ladson published
OPINION This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson analyses Jordan Henderson's Saudi comments and believes the former Liverpool midfielder has missed the point

Liverpool answer two questions but one big one remains after Aston Villa win
By Matt Ladson published
The Reds continued their strong start to the season with a comfortable victory on Sunday, but one topic will not go away

Liverpool's opening games prove that two new signings are still needed at Anfield
By Matt Ladson published
The Reds followed up their draw at Chelsea with a win at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, but there's room for improvement

Liverpool: 7 'alternative' predictions for the 2023-24 Premier League season
By Matt Ladson published
THIS IS ANFIELD Liverpool have a season ahead where anything can happen – so we asked mystic Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield to predict the future

Liverpool season preview 2023/24: How the Reds can get back to title challenging ways
By Conor Pope published
SEASON PREVIEW FourFourTwo's Liverpool season preview 2023/24 – can Jurgen Klopp revitalise his ailing squad?

'A mess of a situation' the key questions ahead of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson's potential Liverpool exits
By Matt Ladson published
OPINION The hole in Jurgen Klopp's midfield would be widened by the departure of two key, experienced players. Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield looks for answers

The best Liverpool FC books to read this summer
By Matt Ladson published
BOOKS This Is Anfield Editor Matt Ladson compiles a list of the best Liverpool FC books

Liverpool's ownership crossroads: do the Reds adapt or risk slumping back down the table?
By Matt Ladson published
OPINION Liverpool's ownership model under FSG could leave them unable to compete with state-owned European clubs

5 players Liverpool should target in this summer transfer window
By Matt Ladson published
TARGETS With Alexis Mac Allister's move already tied up, who else should Liverpool be looking at to sign this summer?

5 reasons for Liverpool's failure of a season
By Matt Ladson published
ANALYSIS No trophies, no title challenge and no Champions League football next year means that this season has been a failure for Liverpool. Here's why
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