Latest articles by Matt Ladson
Premier League preview: How does Jurgen Klopp improve on Liverpool's excellence?
Matt Ladson talks us through the unenviable task of motivating a group of Liverpool players who have achieved near-perfection over the past two seasons
Liverpool's Premier League winners: Why Jordan Henderson fully deserves to be crowned Footballer of the Year
CHAMPIONS The Liverpool captain has been in outstanding form for the runaway Premier League champions all season, yet still has his detractors when it comes to his influence on the pitch
Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool? Why it makes no sense – and why it makes complete sense
LIVERPOOL Reports suggest Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara is on the cusp of a £30 million transfer to Liverpool. But it's not the kind of move fans expected...
How can Liverpool retain the Premier League title?
LIVERPOOL Signings, rivals and getting back on their perch – what does Jurgen Klopp need to do to make Liverpool back-to-back Premier League champions?
This week would have been Liverpool's title party – but this anticlimax could offer the opportunity for more success
COMMENT While Liverpool's inevitable Premier League triumph has been delayed, there could be no stopping them once football returns
"Remember, bigheads, we need to go and win it again!” How Liverpool reacted to their last title victory
They may have to wait a little more for their next league win – but in 1990 no one on Merseyside thought it would be this long in the first place
Why don’t neutrals want Liverpool to win the Premier League?
Liverpool What gives? This Is Anfield’s Matt Ladson on the schadenfreude sweeping a nation that’s waiting for the fall
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?
4 big reasons why Barcelona should be fearful of Liverpool – and how the Reds plan to stop Lionel Messi
Liverpool Jurgen Klopp has a plan in place to deal with the pressure of Wednesday night's Champions League Camp Nou clash, explains This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson. But will it pay off?
THIS is how it feels – and what it means – to be Liverpool in 2019
Liverpool Despite going into the Champions League final as favourites, and with a record domestic points total, this Reds team still felt a need to prove themselves. Next step: getting back on that perch...
How Liverpool have improved under Jurgen Klopp – and where work still needs to be done
The early part of the season shows where Liverpool have grown, but more can be done to ensure the Merseysiders challenge for the league title, writes Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield
5 ways Jurgen Klopp can improve Liverpool's squad in January
Virgil van Dijk has arrived at last, but there are still ways for the Reds to improve their squad further this month, as Matt Ladson explains
Quiz! What type of Liverpool fan are you?
Are you an Anfield regular, or more likely to be seen wining and dining in the hospitality lounges? This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson has devised the test for you...
Why Trent Alexander-Arnold means so much to Liverpool fans
Premier League Whether he stays at right-back or eventually moves into midfield, the young Scouser is a player who fans will continue to cherish – both on and off the pitch, explains Matt Ladson
What does Liverpool's Club World Cup victory mean for the rest of their season?
Liverpool Lifting the FIFA Club World Cup – the only trophy that Liverpool had never won – made the trip to Qatar worth the hassle and headaches that the tournament provided. Matt Ladson was in Doha to see it
How Jurgen Klopp has changed his approach to make Liverpool last the course this season
Liverpool Ten games in, the Reds are still level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. The question now, then: can they maintain that pace for the whole of 2018/19?
6 things Jurgen Klopp will put right this summer to make Liverpool title challengers
Squad depth, defensive stability and a crucial change in mentality: how Klopp's improving of Liverpool can go a step better next season
