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
Aston Villa injury updates ahead of Europa League semi-final crunch
Aston Villa faces a fitness crunch in their Europa League semi-final against …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool are drifting toward a crisis beyond Arne Slot's control
Liverpool's historic decline continues as the FSG transfer policy faces heavy scrutiny. …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea are about to break the WSL by signing Khadija Shaw
Manchester City's refusal to match rival offers for Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw is …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Marcus Rashford's time at Man Utd finally up?
With reports suggesting Manchester United have no plans to reintegrate him, Marcus …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Injury crisis looms for World Cup favorites as club calendars overlap
Elite squads face a high risk of muscle fatigue and soft-tissue injury …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester City's WSL crown is a mess of mixed feelings
Manchester City's WSL title win is being met with a mix of …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Michael Carrick is Manchester United's most dangerous gamble
Michael Carrick has steered Manchester United back to the Champions League, but …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
PSG represent the ultimate final hurdle for Arsenal in Budapest
PSG's tactical evolution under Luis Enrique has turned them into a mirror-image …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Arne Slot's Liverpool is hitting the wall at the worst possible moment
Liverpool faces a catastrophic injury crisis ahead of their clash with Chelsea, …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Phil Foden is staying at City but the work to find his best form starts now
Phil Foden is set to sign a massive new contract with Manchester …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Allegri is already reshaping Milan's midfield before the window opens
Massimiliano Allegri is taking charge of Milan's transfer strategy, demanding a move …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Scottish Premiership has quietly become Europe's most chaotic title race
Rangers are effectively out of the Scottish Premiership title race after a …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the Scottish Premiership is quietly outshining Europe's elite leagues
With the Scottish title race hinging on a 12% increase in points …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Darwin Nunez is already done in Saudi Arabia after the Al-Hilal disaster
Darwin Nunez is already looking for a new club after being axed …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal reach first Champions League final in 20 years
Arsenal secured a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid, booking their first …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Mbappe experiment at Real Madrid is unravelling before El Clásico
Kylian Mbappe's yacht trip to Sardinia isn't just bad optics—it exposes a …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Bayern Munich are building a juggernaut that leaves little room for error
Bayern Munich is dominating the headlines with talk of a move for …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal have left a sour taste at the top of European football
Arsenal's Champions League progression has left a trail of bitterness. As we …
5 months, 3 weeks agoArsenal's European struggles offer a grim warning for England
Arsenal's tactical struggles against Atletico Madrid's low block provide a grim forecast …
5 months, 3 weeks agoStop lying about your Champions League knowledge
Memorizing Champions League history won't make you a better fan—stop treating the …
5 months, 3 weeks ago