Latest articles by Matt Ladson
Why Liverpool's owners don't get enough credit
Liverpool The Reds are tantalisingly close to winning a first title for 29 years, but it's been a long journey to get here. This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson on the unsung heroes doing fine work in the background
5 things we think will happen to Liverpool in 2018/19
Newfound defensive security and a serious title challenge? Matt Ladson of This is Anfield makes five firm predictions for the Reds this season
Why Liverpool can win it ALL this season and become the greatest ever English side
Liverpool Jurgen Klopp's men could genuinely add the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League to their Club World Cup win – and have the most successful season of any English team ever
5 areas where Liverpool can improve this summer – and get to the next level
Liverpool Champions of Europe and on the back of their best-ever points total, how do Liverpool improve next season?
4 major issues Jurgen Klopp still has to resolve at Liverpool
On the second anniversary of Klopp’s first Reds game in charge, Matt Ladson assesses the work that the Reds manager still has to do
Mo problems? The pros and cons of Jurgen Klopp using Mohamed Salah as a No.9
Liverpool Eight goals in 17 games hardly point to a forward in need of scrutiny, but not all Reds fans are happy with their Egyptian king's move to a more central role this season. Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield evaluates...
5 things we've learned about Liverpool in 2018/19
Liverpool Ninety-seven points: enough to win the title in every single season of English football but the last two. Liverpool should be proud of their campaign, but what have we – and they – learned from it?
Madrid, Milan, Manchester and... Marseille? Liverpool's 7 best Champions League away performances
Liverpool Can the Reds take inspiration from massive fixtures of old? Istanbul not included...
Liverpool’s midfield problem is very real for Jurgen Klopp – but looks to have a simple solution
Liverpool The German says he has no problems with his men in the middle, but that surely isn’t true. This Is Anfield’s Matt Ladson on what might come next…
5 reasons why Liverpool really are building a side to challenge for the Premier League title next season
A dynamic young side, a manager sure of his position and new arrivals to come – Matt Ladson explains why Liverpool will be serious title contenders in 2018/19
Can they turn it around? 5 reasons for Liverpool’s recent drop in form
Liverpool The Reds have had a shaky start to the year – this week relinquishing top spot in the league to Manchester City. Here's where it’s been going wrong, explains This Is Anfield’s Matt Ladson
What the Philippe Coutinho deal says about the current state of Liverpool
Is Liverpool now a selling club or will Jurgen Klopp’s patience be rewarded? Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield analyzes a complex fallout to the £142m transfer
6 centre-backs who would immediately improve Liverpool’s defence (and aren’t Virgil van Dijk)
Wayward defending has cost the Reds dearly on numerous occasions this season – and will likely lead to Jurgen Klopp shelling out for reinforcements. This Is Anfield’s Matt Ladson evaluates the options…
James Milner interview: "We don’t want to be remembered as the team that won the Champions League once"
James Milner Titles are decided on the narrowest of margins, and if Liverpool don't beat Man City at Anfield they may live to regret it
Ranked! Liverpool’s 10 best European nights at Anfield since the 1990s
Lists Liverpool take on Porto tonight, with an excellent chance of taking a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals. Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield rates some the greatest Anfield games under the lights – starring Gerrard, Fowler... and Dossena?
What it’s like to be a Liverpool supporter right now – watching one of the best Reds sides of all time
Liverpool This side is good enough to usher in a period of dominance. But the truth is, they can’t be considered the greatest Anfield team unless they do
10 things we've learned about Liverpool in 2018
Liverpool As the year comes to a close, Matt Ladson from This Is Anfield brings us 10 Reds-themed conclusions from the last 12 months
What did watching the Club World Cup tell us about Qatar’s World Cup preparations?
Qatar Last month's tournament offered Qatar and its organisers a mini test run ahead of hosting the World Cup in 2022. Matt Ladson was in Doha to assess how preparations in the Gulf state are developing
5 factors that will determine whether Liverpool really can win the Premier League
It’s been a strong start to the Reds’ season, but toppling Manchester City is a monster task – and success will depend on these crucial factors, writes Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield
The Slip, five years on: why Chelsea are no longer the enemy for Liverpool in 2019
Liverpool This fixture became one of the first major rivalries of the 21st century – but the ill-feeling has waned in recent years. What’s happened? This Is Anfield’s Matt Ladson explains
Jurgen Klopp decided to take a massive gamble in the transfer window – here's why
Liverpool After winning the Champions League, and getting 97 points in the Premier League, a spending spree may have seemed unnecessary – but Liverpool’s squad depth could now prove a problem
Why Liverpool fans are desperate for Fabinho to start right now
Liverpool The Brazilian tends to be used as an impact sub by Jurgen Klopp – but the Anfield faithful want to see much more of him. What’s going on?
The 5 key moments that have defined Jurgen Klopp’s four years at Liverpool
Liverpool The German arrived at Anfield four years ago today, and has so far delivered a Champions League trophy, the Reds’ highest ever points total and a perfect start to the season. But what were the building blocks to success?
