James Nalton, Author at This Is Anfield

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Football journalist for the Morning Star newspaper. Covering Liverpool FC from Anfield and beyond. Founding editor of World Football Index.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 4, 2019: Liverpool's Joel Matip celebrates scoring the first equalising goal with team-mate Virgil van Dijk during the FA Community Shield match between Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Firing Firmino & a stirring second half – 5 talking points from Liverpool 1-1 Man City (4-5 on pens)

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - Sunday, July 28, 2019: Liverpool's Harvey Elliott shoots during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and SSC Napoli at Murrayfield Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

New signing in action but concerns in defence – 5 talking points from Liverpool 0-3 Napoli

Celtic's Kieran Tierney - Jeff Holmes/PA Archive/PA Images

Why Liverpool should hijack Arsenal’s move for Kieran Tierney

MADRID, SPAIN - Friday, May 31, 2019: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Estadio Metropolitano. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool FC squad development: Time to move from ‘multi-functional’ reliance?

joie des joueurs de Lille apres le but de Nicolas Pepe (Losc) FOOTBALL : Lille vs Lyon - Ligue 1 Conforama - 01/12/2018 JBAutissier/Panoramic.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Nicolas Pepe – Lowdown on the ideal fourth forward for Jurgen Klopp

Divock Origi, Igor Biscan & 11 more players who became Liverpool cult heroes

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 31, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after his header forced a winning goal, an own goal from Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld with team-mate Roberto Firmino during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

6 things we learned from Liverpool’s 2018/19 Premier League campaign

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, May 7, 2019: Liverpool's Fabio Henrique Tavares 'Fabinho' (R) and FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi (L) during the UEFA Champions League Semi-Final 2nd Leg match between Liverpool FC and FC Barcelona at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

They might be giants – How Liverpool and Anfield pressed Barcelona into submission

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Thursday, April 11, 2019: Barcelona's captain Lionel Messi, with a cut to his nose, during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Manchester United FC and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford. Barcelona won 1-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

A tactical guide to stopping Lionel Messi – Full-backs, rugby tackles and “creating a cage”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 14, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp reacts during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

How Klopp used wind to Liverpool’s advantage vs. Chelsea – and what he could change at Porto

Jurgen Klopp

Unnecessary media narrative prevalent & obvious ahead of potentially title-defining Anfield clash

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, April 9, 2019: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Liverpool FC and FC Porto at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

What Liverpool vs. Porto told us about tactics and tactical analysis

Liverpool Tactics: The changing faces of the Reds’ midfield

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 31, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp reacts during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Klopp slow to react, but defeats Pochettino with ‘lucky punch’ – Tactical analysis of Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham

BRIGHTON AND HOVE, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 12, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (L) and Said Mane during the FA Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at the American Express Community Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Who is Liverpool’s most creative player? Our alternative stats provide the answer

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 17, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp celebrates 2-1 victory over Fulham after the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Van Dijk’s error, Mane’s role & why Salah is still key – Tactical analysis of Fulham 1-2 Liverpool

MUNICH, GERMANY - Wednesday, March 13, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp reacts during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 2nd Leg match between FC Bayern M¸nchen and Liverpool FC at the Allianz Arena. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Half-time regroup keeps Reds among Europe’s elite – Tactical analysis of Bayern 1-3 Liverpool

How Liverpool’s diamond cut Burnley – and whether it can work against Bayern Munich

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 3, 2019: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp embraces captain Jordan Henderson after the goal-less draw during the FA Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC, the 233rd Merseyside Derby, at Goodison Park. (Pic by Paul Greenwood/Propaganda)

Jordan Henderson’s role & the Allardyce approach – Tactical analysis of Everton 0-0 Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, February 27, 2019: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Watford FC at Anfield. (Pic by Paul Greenwood/Propaganda)

Klopp’s surprise as Reds take Route 66 to victory – Tactical analysis of Liverpool 5-0 Watford

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, February 19, 2019: Liverpool's players line-up for a team group photograph before the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 1st Leg match between Liverpool FC and FC Bayern M¸nchen at Anfield. Back row L-R: goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino, Joel Matip, Fabio Henrique Tavares 'Fabinho', Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah. Front row L-R: Georginio Wijnaldum, captain Jordan Henderson, Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Naby Keita.(Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Player Ratings

PSV player Steven Bergwijn (Photo by Pro Shots/Sipa USA)

Steven Bergwijn: How the Dutch dribbler could add to Liverpool’s squad

General players - Mohamed Salah, Joe Gomez and Virgil Van Dijk of Liverpool (Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/NurPhoto/Sipa USA)

Liverpool wages: The Reds’ bright future and why it will get even better

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, February 9, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp reacts during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

‘Twenty’s Plenty’, the travelling Kop & importance of Liverpool’s away fans in the title race

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 19, 2019: Liverpool's Naby Keita (C) is tackled by Crystal Palace's James Tomkins (R) during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Reds create their luck but Keita still finding his way – Tactical analysis of Liverpool 4-3 Crystal Palace

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino (9) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his goal during the Uefa Champions League Group Stage football match n.3 LIVERPOOL - CRVENA ZVEZDA on 24/10/2018 at the Anfield Road in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Matteo Bottanelli/NurPhoto/Sipa USA)

The hidden numbers behind Liverpool’s brilliant start to 2018/19

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 20, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp prepares to bring on substitute Roberto Firmino during the FA Premier League match between Huddersfield Town FC and Liverpool FC at Kirklees Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The key tactical changes that have seen Liverpool FC go from hopefuls to challengers in 2018

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 14, 2017: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp and Manchester United's manager Jose Mourinho before the FA Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

How Liverpool staggered through Man United’s blocks – Tactical review as Reds’ midfield dominates

A history of Liverpool’s centre-back partnerships – from Yeats & Smith to Gomez & Van Dijk

Liverpool Homeless Football Club – Development, support & a key community initiative

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