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This Is Anfield • Articles by: Karl Matchett

Karl Matchett

European football journalist with The Independent, Sky Sports, Eurosport. Liverpool FC coverage for This Is Anfield and podcasts with Anfield Index. Heavy tea drinker, tremendously combative midfielder and terrible loser.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 24, 2021: Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker looks dejected as Manchester United score the first equalising goal during the FA Cup 4th Round match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Issues, improvements, and actual goals – 5 talking points from Man United 3-2 Liverpool

Jan 24, 2021Jan 24, 2021

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (left) and goalkeeper Alisson appears frustrated after the final whistle during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Thursday January 21, 2021. (Zac Goodwin/PA Wire/PA Images)

Anfield run ends as scoring woes continue – 5 talking points from Liverpool 0-1 Burnley

Jan 22, 2021Jan 21, 2021

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 17, 2021: Liverpool's Sadio Mané during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Front line misfire but Brazilian pair excel – 5 talking points from Liverpool 0-0 Man United

Jan 17, 2021

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, February 4, 2020: Liverpool's Sadio Mané celebrates after scoring the first goal with team-mates during the FA Cup 4th Round Replay match between Liverpool FC and Shrewsbury Town at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Klopp’s lineup call & an opportunity to reset – 5 talking points from Aston Villa 1-4 Liverpool

Jan 8, 2021

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Monday, January 4, 2021: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino during the FA Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by Propaganda)

Toothless attack, makeshift defence – 5 talking points from Southampton 1-0 Liverpool

Jan 4, 2021

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 30, 2020: Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara during the FA Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Liverpool FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Forward frustrations & Thiago’s comeback – 5 talking points from Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool

Dec 30, 2020

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 27, 2020: Liverpool's Sadio Mané celebrates after scoring the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Bromwich Albion FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 1-1 West Brom: Player Ratings

Dec 27, 2020

Assessing 9 centre-backs Liverpool have already been linked with

Dec 29, 2020Dec 26, 2020

Renato Sanches: Should Liverpool be interested in enigmatic former ‘Golden Boy’?

Dec 23, 2020Dec 23, 2020

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 19, 2020: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates with team-mates after scoring the fifth goal during the FA Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Sadio ends his drought & Firmino on fire – 5 talking points from Crystal Palace 0-7 Liverpool

Dec 19, 2020Dec 19, 2020

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 16, 2020: Liverpool's match-winning goal-scorer Roberto Firmino celebrates after scoring the second goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield. Liverpool won 2-1. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Bobby plays leading role as Reds go top – 5 talking points from Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham

Dec 16, 2020

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 13, 2020: Liverpool's Curtis Jones looks dejected after the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jones steps up but Reds miss chance to go clear – 5 talking points from Fulham 1-1 Liverpool

Dec 13, 2020Dec 13, 2020

The good, the bad & which fringe players impressed? – Debating Midtjylland 1-1 Liverpool

Dec 10, 2020

Liverpool drew 1-1 in Denmark; Mohamed Salah goal Midtjylland Champions League (Bo Amstrup/AP)

Midtjylland 1-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Dec 9, 2020Dec 9, 2020

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 6, 2020: Liverpool's Joel Matip (R) celebrates after scoring the third goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 4-0 Wolves: Player Ratings

Dec 6, 2020Dec 6, 2020

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, December 1, 2020: Liverpool's Curtis Jones celebrates after scoring the winning goal with team-mate Neco Williams (L) during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Liverpool FC and AFC Ajax at Anfield. Liverpool won 1-0 and qualified for the Round of 16. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Kelleher passes his audition as Reds top group – 5 talking points from Liverpool 1-0 Ajax

Dec 1, 2020

BRIGHTON & HOVE, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 28, 2020: Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates after scoring the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at the AMEX Stadium. The game was played behind closed doors due to the UK government’s social distancing laws during the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. (Pic by Propaganda)

Positives, concerns and decisions ahead – 5 talking points from Brighton 1-1 Liverpool

Nov 28, 2020

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - Tuesday, August 25, 2020: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino during a preseason friendly match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Liverpool FC at the Red Bull Arena. (Pic by Propaganda)

Firmino to return, Hendo straight into midfield? – Predicting Liverpool’s line-up vs. Brighton

Nov 27, 2020

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, November 25, 2020: Liverpool's Andy Robertson (L) and James Milner look dejected after the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Liverpool FC and Atalanta BC at Anfield. Atalanta won 2-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

European nights miss fans as changes cost Reds – 5 talking points from Liverpool 0-2 Atalanta

Nov 25, 2020

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 22, 2020: Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino celebrates after scoring the third goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Leicester City FC at Anfield. The game was played behind closed doors due to the UK government’s social distancing laws during the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Firmino back in form & Reds top of the league – 5 talking points from Liverpool 3-0 Leicester

Nov 22, 2020

16 centre-backs with expiring contracts Liverpool could target for January deal

Nov 13, 2020

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (left) and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after the final whistle during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. (Martin Rickett/PA Wire/PA Images)

Accommodating the fab four & Trent concerns – 5 talking points from Man City 1-1 Liverpool

Nov 8, 2020

Liverpool’s attack has terrified Europe for years, and it’s about to get even better

Nov 6, 2020Nov 5, 2020

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - Tuesday, August 25, 2020: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino during a preseason friendly match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Liverpool FC at the Red Bull Arena. (Pic by Propaganda)

Vital to the cause or time to rotate? – Debating Roberto Firmino’s Liverpool form

Nov 3, 2020

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 31, 2020: Liverpool’s Diogo Jota (2nd from L) celebrates after scoring the second winning goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United FC at Anfield. The game was played behind closed doors due to the UK government’s social distancing laws during the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. (Pic by Propaganda)

‘Nat van Dijk’ & Jota makes his case… again – 5 talking points from Liverpool 2-1 West Ham

Oct 31, 2020

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, October 27, 2020: Liverpool's captain Jordan Henderson during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Liverpool FC and FC Midtjylland at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Duo miss their chance as injuries add up – 5 talking points from Liverpool 2-0 Midtjylland

Oct 27, 2020

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - Tuesday, August 25, 2020: Liverpool's Takumi Minamino during a preseason friendly match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Liverpool FC at the Red Bull Arena. (Pic by Propaganda)

Milner back in & time to start Minamino? – Predicting Liverpool’s lineup vs. Midtjylland

Oct 27, 2020Oct 26, 2020

Diogo Jota sealed victory for Liverpool (Stu Forster/PA)

Klopp switches system & even VAR can’t deny Reds – 5 talking points from Liverpool 2-1 Sheffield United

Oct 24, 2020

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - Wednesday, October 21, 2020: Liverpool's Sadio Mané (#10) celebrates after forcing an own goal from Ajax during the opening UEFA Champions League Group D match between AFC Ajax and Liverpool FC at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. (Pic by Gerrit van Keulen/Orange Pictures via Propaganda)

Ajax 0-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Oct 21, 2020

How Sadio Mane & Andy Robertson have to come out on top to beat Ajax

Oct 20, 2020Oct 20, 2020

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