Dan Hartley
Soccer Analyst
Dan Hartley focuses on the global game — from the Premier League to MLS, CONCACAF and the World Cup cycle. His analysis is particularly strong on the tactical evolution of international football.
Articles by Dan Hartley
Arsenal aren't broken, but Budapest proved they are missing a killer instinct
Arsenal's Champions League defeat in Budapest wasn't just bad luck; it was …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's decision to fire Arne Slot is a tactical own goal
The sacking of Arne Slot leaves Liverpool in a precarious position. Tactical …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Moments of the 2025-2026 Football Season
A rapid-fire look at the 10 moments that defined a chaotic 2025-26 …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Moments of the 2025-2026 Football Season
From tactical masterclasses at Anfield to the fiscal realities of Arsenal's summer …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal and PSG are locked in a cycle of tournament trauma
Arsenal's Champions League heartbreak is a systemic issue, not just a bad …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal fans are losing their minds over that shootout disaster
Arsenal's Champions League final loss to PSG has triggered a massive fan …
4 months, 3 weeks agoArsenal aren't fixed just because Peter Schmeichel said something nice
Peter Schmeichel might think he saw a star, but Arsenal's Champions League …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal’s Champions League luck is running thin
Arsenal's defensive luck is hitting a breaking point, with a massive +5.2 …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
The 2025-26 season was a year of systemic failures and tactical regressions; …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
West Ham's recruitment search is a major red flag ahead of the window
West Ham's administrative turmoil could ruin their summer recruitment plans, leaving them …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool must move past the Arne Slot exit and find an identity again
Arne Slot's departure from Liverpool marks the end of a brief, volatile …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Raheem Sterling's Arsenal future in doubt following arrest
Raheem Sterling's career takes an uncertain turn following a recent arrest. We …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Chaos at Anfield and panic in the Tartan Army
Liverpool axes a title-winning manager while Scotland locks in Steve Clarke, and …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Scotland just curb-stomped Curaçao, but nobody is fooled
Scotland crushed Curaçao in a pre-World Cup friendly, but the noise from …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
AC Milan are making a massive gamble on Oliver Glasner
AC Milan's pursuit of Oliver Glasner signals a massive shift in philosophy, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Achraf Hakimi's PSG future is uncertain before the Champions League final
Achraf Hakimi's fitness is a concern for PSG ahead of the Champions …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Football
From Aguero's 2012 miracle to the Invincibles' 49-game run, here are the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal and PSG are locked in an administrative war before a ball is even kicked
Arsenal and PSG are fighting a bitter logistical war that has already …
4 months, 3 weeks agoArsenal’s European ambition check is about eighty games overdue
Mikel Arteta has big dreams for Europe, but winning a domestic title …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Tottenham are shaking up the squad with a record-breaking push
Tottenham are moving to set a new club transfer record, while the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago