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 can overcome their injury crisis against Diego Simeone
Arsenal faces their biggest test of the season against Atletico Madrid, but …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea teenager Jesse Derry hospitalized after head collision against Forest
The 18-year-old's Premier League appearance ended in a precautionary hospital visit following …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Liverpool's broken pressing triggers will cost them the semi-final
Virgil van Dijk has drawn the line. Now Liverpool must solve their …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Michael Carrick is about to become the permanent boss at Old Trafford
Manchester United are set to offer Michael Carrick the permanent head coach …
5 months, 3 weeks agoTop 10: Manchester City's Defining Forces
Manchester City finds itself at a historical crossroads as the pursuit of …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
AC Milan are stalling right when they need to accelerate
AC Milan's recent form is worrying. Tactically unorganized and physically outmatched, their …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Summer Priorities for Liverpool's Reclamation Project
Liverpool's failed title defense has left management with a list of urgent …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Davide Ancelotti is quietly reinventing Brazil's midfield structure
As the World Cup looms, the Ancelotti regime is installing a distinctly …
5 months, 3 weeks agoKobbie Mainoo just made Keane and Neville eat their words on live TV
The teenage midfielder silenced the Sky Sports studio with a late strike …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola has turned Bournemouth into a genuine European threat
Bournemouth have climbed to 6th after a masterclass against Palace. Here is …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester City's two-front title push hinges on the narrowest of margins
With 52 points and a decisive late winner, City women are one …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Pressure mounts as Liverpool and Chelsea stars face harsh reality checks
As summer transfer windows loom, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United players face …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool hunt defensive steel as Sam Beukema emerges as primary target
Liverpool are moving for Napoli's Sam Beukema as they look to shore …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Spurs exit the drop zone but the nightmare isn't over
Tottenham grabbed a desperate 2-1 win at Aston Villa to escape the …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool are physically broken and Arne Slot's VAR anger cannot hide it
Arne Slot was furious about Manchester United's second goal, but the 3-2 …
5 months, 3 weeks agoRangers survived Montrose but Celtic will punish them in the final
The Old Firm cup final is set after Rangers ground out a …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic are grinding out results in the most unconvincing way possible
Celtic finally caught Hearts in the standings, but the performance against 10-man …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Sassuolo Historical and Tactical Moments
From the unwavering loyalty of Domenico Berardi to their status as the …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Watford are light-speed firing their way to an existential crisis
Watford just sacked Ed Still after 15 games, marking their third manager …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Wrexham's promotion bid hits a wall after final day heartbreak
Wrexham's Premier League ambitions stall after a heartbreaking final-day exit from the …
5 months, 3 weeks ago