Karl Matchett, Author at This Is Anfield

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

Liverpool's Joe Gomez reacts during the Premier League match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool. Picture date 25th August 2018. Picture credit should read: Matt McNulty/Sportimage via PA Images

How Klopp & Southgate highlighted the rise of Joe Gomez to first-choice for Liverpool & England

Xherdan Shaqiri’s strength and the 5 most under-rated attributes for Liverpool players in FIFA 19

NAPLES, ITALY - Wednesday, October 3, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before the UEFA Champions League Group C match between S.S.C. Napoli and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Paolo. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp discusses Liverpool tactics and formation changes

File photo dated 16-01-2018 of Referee Jonathan Moss consulting VAR before giving Leicester City's second goal to Kelechi Iheanacho during the FA Cup Replay at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo.

VAR can’t come to the Premier League quickly enough but improvements to procedure are needed

Liverpool plans already set for January transfer window amid continuing Ousmane Dembele links

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 11, 2018: Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) and manager Jürgen Klopp after the 2-0 victory over Fulham during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Fulham FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The good, the bad and keeping up the pace – Debating Liverpool 2-0 Fulham

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 11, 2018: Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring the second goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Fulham FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Shaqiri the spark & the Reds’ strongest XI? – 5 talking points from Liverpool 2-0 Fulham

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Liverpool pushing on with long term left-back plans with polar opposite contract situations

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 29, 2018: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during the FA Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Could moving Mohamed Salah back to the right help Liverpool’s search for attacking fluency?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 18, 2018: Liverpool's Paul Glatzel during the UEFA Youth League Group C match between Liverpool FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Langtree Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Paul Glatzel & Bobby Duncan on fire as Liverpool U18s rack up big Premier League Cup victory

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 27, 2018: Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring the third goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Cardiff City FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Xherdan Shaqiri on the challenge vs. Fulham, the battle for game time & his first Liverpool goal

DUBLIN, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND - Saturday, August 4, 2018: Liverpool's new signing goalkeeper Alisson Becker during the preseason friendly match between SSC Napoli and Liverpool FC at Landsdowne Road. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Alisson on the best current goalkeepers & his traits which help Liverpool

Shaqiri starting & aggression in midfield – 5 things Liverpool fans want to see against Fulham

Liverpool's Joe Gomez reacts during the Premier League match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool. Picture date 25th August 2018. Picture credit should read: Matt McNulty/Sportimage via PA Images

Joe Gomez nursing injury ahead of Liverpool’s weekend game vs. Fulham

Anfield, matchday, general, Champions League (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Napoli & PSG draw to leave Liverpool one win from Champions League last 16

BELGRADE, SERBIA - Tuesday, November 6, 2018: Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker looks dejected as FK Crvena zvezda score the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) and Liverpool FC at Stadion Rajko Miti?. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Midfield missing and form becoming a concern – 5 talking points from Red Star 2-0 Liverpool

BELGRADE, SERBIA - Tuesday, November 6, 2018: FK Crvena zvezda Milan Pavkov (L) celebrates scoring the second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) and Liverpool FC at Stadion Rajko Miti?. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Painful watching Lallana,” “Diabolical, no creativity whatsoever” – Fans react to Liverpool defeat at Red Star

NAPLES, ITALY - Tuesday, October 2, 2018: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group C match between S.S.C. Napoli and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Paolo. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s 200th game in the European Cup as Firmino and Salah chase Ian Rush’s goal haul

BELGRADE, SERBIA - Monday, November 5, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) and Liverpool FC at Stadion Rajko Miti?. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Video: Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference – Red Star vs. Liverpool

BELGRADE, SERBIA - Monday, November 5, 2018: Liverpool's Andy Robertson during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) and Liverpool FC at Stadion Rajko Miti?. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Watch Andy Robertson’s pre-Red Star press conference in full

BELGRADE, SERBIA - Monday, November 5, 2018: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp (L) and first-team development coach Pepijn Lijnders (R) during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) and Liverpool FC at Stadion Rajko Miti?. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Best photos as Liverpool train ahead of Champions League clash at Red Star

BELGRADE, SERBIA - Saturday, June 10, 2017: The Church of Saint Sava seen from the Red Star Stadium ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Group D match between Serbia and Wales. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

View from Belgrade: The city, the stadium & Red Star’s form ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League visit

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 3, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp reacts during the FA Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Fabinho’s adaptation & Klopp’s subs and systems – 5 talking points from Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool

London, ENGLAND - Sunday, September 23, 2018: Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey during the FA Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at the Emirates Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Debating Liverpool’s interest and intent on free transfer move for Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey

Watch Jurgen Klopp’s pre-Arsenal press conference

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, September 26, 2018: Liverpool's Fabio Henrique Tavares 'Fabinho' during the Football League Cup 3rd Round match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Fabinho set to start for Liverpool at Arsenal as midfield duo remain injured

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 18, 2018: Liverpool's substitute Bobb Duncan during the UEFA Youth League Group C match between Liverpool FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Langtree Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool U18s edge seven-goal mini-derby thriller at the Academy

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 29, 2018: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during the FA Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mohamed Salah reveals all on fans, dreams of playing for Liverpool & ‘making Lovren famous’

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Arsenal hit by further absence ahead of weekend clash with Liverpool

Watch Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez star in brilliant ‘Bezzies’ Q&A video