Karl Matchett, Author at This Is Anfield

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World Football analyst for Bleacher Report and others. Writing, interviews, commentary, editing.

SHREWSBURY, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 26, 2020: Liverpool's Neco Williams celebrates with team-mate Harvey Elliott (L) after his cross forced a Shrewsbury Town own-goal to give his side a 2-0 lead during the FA Cup 4th Round match between Shrewsbury Town FC and Liverpool FC at the New Meadow. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Shrewsbury 2-2 Liverpool: Player Ratings

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 23, 2020: Liverpool's captain Jordan Henderson celebrates after the FA Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Liverpool FC at Molineux Stadium. Liverpool wom 2-1. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Henderson leads by example in Reds’ toughest test – 5 talking points from Wolves 1-2 Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 19, 2020: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second goal with team-mate goalkeeper Alisson Becker during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Salah makes his mark as Anfield gets excited – 5 talking points from Liverpool 2-0 Man United

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 11, 2020: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino during the FA Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Off ball excellence & an ever-increasing lead – 5 talking points from Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool

7 versatile young defenders Liverpool could turn to – and 3 more of our own

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 5, 2020: Liverpool's Nathaniel Phillips during the FA Cup 3rd Round match between Liverpool FC and Everton FC, the 235th Merseyside Derby, at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Nat Phillips: A fascinating insight into his loan, learning curves & Liverpool debut

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 5, 2020: Liverpool's Curtis Jones (L) shakes hands with manager Jürgen Klopp as he celebrates scoring the first goal during the FA Cup 3rd Round match between Liverpool FC and Everton FC, the 235th Merseyside Derby, at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Super Jones settles the derby after Adrian’s acrobatics – 5 talking points from Liverpool 1-0 Everton

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (centre) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool.

Liverpool 2-0 Sheffield United: Player Ratings

Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group E match at Anfield, Liverpool. (Nick Potts/PA Wire/PA Images)

Sadio Mane explains incredible league run – with echoes of European success

DOHA, QATAR - Saturday, December 21, 2019: Liverpool's Andy Robertson kisss the trophy after the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 Final match between CR Flamengo and Liverpool FC at the Khalifa Stadium. Liverpool won 1-0 after extra time. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool to wear gold FIFA Champions Badge as one-off special vs. Wolves

The good, the bad & who should play against Wolves? – Debating Leicester 0-4 Liverpool

“Champions elect” take a big step toward the title as “extraordinary” Trent shines

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - Thursday, December 26, 2019: Liverpool's James Milner (C) celebrates scoring the second goal, from a penalty kick, with team-mate Georginio Wijnaldum (L), captain Jordan Henderson (R) and Roberto Firmino (top) during the FA Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Liverpool FC at the King Power Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Leicester 0-4 Liverpool: Reds 13 points clear with brilliant Boxing Day win

DOHA, QATAR - Saturday, December 21, 2019: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp celebrates after the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 Final match between CR Flamengo and Liverpool FC at the Khalifa Stadium. Liverpool won 1-0 after extra-time. (Pic by Peter Powell/Propaganda)

Klopp’s changed approach to ensure Liverpool hit their stride over Christmas

DOHA, QATAR - Saturday, December 21, 2019: Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is treated during the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 Final match between CR Flamengo and Liverpool FC at the Khalifa Stadium. (Pic by Peter Powell/Propaganda)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ruled out for rest of 2019 with ankle ligament injury

DOHA, QATAR - Saturday, December 21, 2019: Liverpool's captain Jordan Henderson lifts FIFA Club World Cup trophy after the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 Final match between CR Flamengo and Liverpool FC at the Khalifa Stadium. Liverpool won 1-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Reds earn status as champions of the world – 5 talking points from Liverpool 1-0 Flamengo

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - Tuesday, December 17, 2019: Liverpool’s manager Neil Critchley gives instructions to players during a break in play during the Football League Cup Quarter-Final between Aston Villa FC and Liverpool FC at Villa Park. (Pic by Paul Greenwood/Propaganda)

A club-wide identity & Elliott shines again – 5 talking points from Aston Villa 5-0 Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 14, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (L) celebrates scoring the second goal with team-mate James Milner during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Watford FC at Anfield. (Pic by Richard Roberts/Propaganda)

Liverpool 2-0 Watford: Player Ratings

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 7, 2019: Liverpool's Naby Keita (L) celebrates scoring the second goal with team-mate Mohamed Salah during the FA Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at the Vitality Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Keita gets a kickstart & a clean sheet at last – 5 talking points from Bournemouth 0-3 Liverpool

The good, the bad and who plays at Bournemouth? – Debating Liverpool 5-2 Everton

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 4, 2019: Liverpools Sadio Mané celebrates scoring the fourth goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Everton FC, the 234th Merseyside Derby, at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

World-class Mane and a record-breaking night – 5 talking points from Liverpool 5-2 Everton

GENK, BELGIUM - Wednesday, October 23, 2019: Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between KRC Genk and Liverpool FC at the KRC Genk Arena. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Wijnaldum stays positive on European progression & coping with injuries

The good, the bad and how much concern over lack of clean sheets? – Debating Liverpool 1-1 Napoli

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, November 27, 2019: Liverpool and SSC Napoli players clash during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Liverpool FC and SSC Napoli at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Ox the game-changer but draw achieves little – 5 talking points from Liverpool 1-1 Napoli

Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Semifinal football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Robben traits & second-season struggles: Scouting Samuel Chukwueze

Liverpool's Fabinho (right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. (PA Images)

Salah returns to form as Reds beat every approach – 5 talking points from Liverpool 3-1 Man City

Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group E match at Anfield, Liverpool. (Nick Potts/PA Wire/PA Images)

Liverpool, Sadio Mane and a dual journey to become the world’s best

Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. PA Photo. Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Bizarre VAR and another incredible late show – 5 talking points from Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp considering omitting Fabinho due to yellow card tightrope vs. Villa

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, October 30, 2019: Liverpool's Rhian Brewster celebrates the fourth goal, to level the score at 4-4, scored by Divock Origi during the Football League Cup 4th Round match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Ox & Jones thrive on ridiculous night – 5 talking points from Liverpool 5-5 Arsenal (5-4 on pens)

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