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
Ella Toone is finally back and Manchester United fans can exhale
Ella Toone is back, and Manchester United's attack finally looks like it …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Champions Who Defined Their Era
From the hardwood to the pitch, we rank the ten most influential …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Milan's trip to Sassuolo is a trap masquerading as a formality
Milan's trip to Sassuolo isn't just about three points; it's a high-stakes …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Heartbreak for Arsenal as Eva Janssen Ruled Out of Champions League Semi-Final with ACL Tear
Arsenal's Champions League hopes have been dealt a devastating blow as star …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Storylines Defining Nottingham Forest's Chaotic Season Run-In
Nottingham Forest finds itself at a turbulent crossroads as the 2025/26 season …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Paul Pogba's Most Iconic Moments
From World Cup heroics to his recent medical nightmare at Monaco, we …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Elliot Anderson's Ascent: Can Forest Follow Their New Midfield Maestro?
Nottingham Forest's season hinges on finding consistent leadership, and Elliot Anderson's reported …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Barcelona confirm Olivia Rodrigo for El Clasico kit
Barcelona have confirmed Olivia Rodrigo will be their front-of-shirt sponsor for the …
5 months, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Football: May 02
From the birth of the false nine in Madrid to the absolute …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
PSG and Bayern Munich are circling Gabriel Magalhaes as Arsenal feel the burn
With Mikel Arteta complaining about squad fatigue and a Premier League panel …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The 2026 football calendar is officially a ticking time bomb
We are exactly 41 days away from the biggest World Cup in …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why this weekend is the ultimate managerial nightmare
With the UCL semi-finals looming and a bloated World Cup on the …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Cameron Carter-Vickers back on the pitch as Celtic chase finish line
Cameron Carter-Vickers has begun light training, with Martin O'Neill refusing to rule …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Mikel Arteta is finally calling for a full review of Arsenal’s injury crisis
Mikel Arteta is launching a full-scale internal review into Arsenal's medical department …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal launch internal injury review as their season reaches breaking point
Arsenal have launched an internal review into their medical department as Mikel …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Slot plays mind games on Salah as Leeds secure massive survival boost
Daniel Farke's Leeds grab a vital lifeline against Burnley, while Arne Slot …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Spurs fans are reaching the breaking point as De Zerbi fights for his life
Tottenham Hotspur is in a full-blown meltdown as Roberto De Zerbi calls …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Grim Consequences Football Figures and Fans Face in 2026
From the £3.75m debt facing illegal streaming kings to the 'parent trap' …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Milan fans are losing it over Allegri's meeting and the Jashari gamble
Milan fans are divided over a secret three-hour summit between Allegri, Tare, …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Hansi Flick's new Barca contract is a necessary, risky move
Hansi Flick is reportedly extending his contract with Barcelona. We analyze the …
5 months, 3 weeks ago