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
Top 10: The Most Unforgettable Football Moments
From Aguero's unforgettable title winner to Rasmus Hojlund's abrupt £38m exit from …
5 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal fans sweat MNF while Liverpool braces for defeat number twelve
Arsenal fans are terrified of the MNF jinx, while Liverpool supporters are …
5 months, 1 week ago
Are Anderson & Wharton The Next Big Thing, Or Just Next Season's Bench Warmers?
Football fans are in a frenzy over the transfer speculation surrounding young …
5 months, 1 week ago
Brentford's European dream hangs by a thread after Palace draw
A 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace leaves Brentford's European hopes relying on …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2025-2026 Football Season
The 2025-2026 season has been a brutal sorting mechanism. From Chelsea's managerial …
5 months, 1 week ago
Gary Neville is fuming but the numbers behind Mo Salah's outburst are damning
Liverpool's underlying tactical metrics have plummeted this season, explaining exactly why Mo …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Definitive Manchester United Flashpoints of 2025-2026
From Michael Salisbury's VAR defiance at Old Trafford to Wayne Rooney's broken …
5 months, 1 week ago
Eberechi Eze injury overshadows Crystal Palace dominance over Brentford
Crystal Palace's dominant performance against Brentford was marred by a significant non-contact …
5 months, 1 week ago
Leeds and Brighton fought to a tactical standstill in a match devoid of chaos
A goalless draw highlighted the structural rigidity of both sides. When pressing …
5 months, 1 week ago
The SFA's cowardice is destroying the Scottish Premiership
A brilliant Scottish Premiership title race ended in chaos at Celtic Park. …
5 months, 1 week ago
Roma's chaotic shithouse masterclass just broke Serie A
Gianluca Mancini decided to score two headers and get someone sent off, …
5 months, 1 week ago
Mohamed Salah is right about the crumbling state of Arne Slot’s Liverpool
Arne Slot's control-based philosophy has left Liverpool in 5th place and triggered …
5 months, 1 week ago
Allegri hits the panic button with five changes against Genoa
Milan face a tactical reckoning at the Marassi after a humiliating defeat …
5 months, 1 week ago
Xabi Alonso is Chelsea's new manager, but his rigid tactics might break them
Xabi Alonso is officially Chelsea's new manager on a four-year deal, replacing …
5 months, 1 week ago
Alonso to Chelsea: Expect the tactical masterclass, eventually
Xabi Alonso's arrival at Chelsea marks a new chapter for the club, …
5 months, 1 week agoArsenal should be terrified after what Rodri just said at Wembley
Rodri's FA Cup victory lap was less about celebrating and more about …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2025-2026 Football Season
From Manchester City's routine FA Cup dominance to Arsenal's defensive masterclass, breaking …
5 months, 1 week ago
Semenyo bails out City's sterile possession in grinding FA Cup final
Manchester City lift the 2026 FA Cup after a 1-0 victory over …
5 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea ghosted the FA Cup Final and Man City barely broke a sweat
Manchester City lifted the FA Cup after a lifeless 1-0 win over …
5 months, 1 week ago
Bunny Shaw is the most efficient goalscorer in WSL history
Khadija Shaw averaged 1.14 non-penalty goals per 90 in Man City's title-winning …
5 months, 1 week ago