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's Ethan Nwaneri experiment in Marseille is hitting a wall
Ethan Nwaneri's loan to Marseille is turning into a tactical mismatch. With …
6 months ago
The Premier League has officially descended into absolute madness
Chelsea is playing musical chairs with management, the relegation battle is actually …
6 months ago
Ethan Nwaneri is heading back to Arsenal because Habib Beye doesn't know what he has
Ethan Nwaneri's loan at Marseille has turned into a tactical and financial …
6 months ago
Leny Yoro is finally ready to fix Manchester United's broken high line
Leny Yoro’s return could fix United’s defensive line, which has dropped to …
6 months ago
Rangers' title hopes hinge on solving their tactical paralysis
Kris Boyd is right. If Rangers drop points to Hearts, the Scottish …
6 months ago
Spurs' season collapses as Xavi Simons injury ruins World Cup dream
Xavi Simons is out for the season with a devastating knee injury. …
6 months ago
Arsenal face a hostile night in France with their lead hanging by a thread
Arsenal take a one-goal lead to France, but the defensive cracks exposed …
6 months agoFive massive questions before Sunday's Premier League finale
Arsenal's title anxiety, Everton's death rattle, and the sheer chaos of a …
6 months agoWhy predicting the 2026 UCL Final right now is pure tactical hallucination
Football Twitter is already demanding tactical breakdowns for a final that doesn't …
6 months ago
Rangers are in full-blown crisis mode after disastrous Motherwell defeat
Rangers' title hopes are fading after a 3-2 defeat to Motherwell, while …
6 months ago
Hearts are winning the Scottish Premiership and the doubters should take note
Hearts are silencing the critics, proving that defensive discipline and a clear …
6 months ago
Pep Guardiola's Wembley sweat shows the cracks are starting to appear
Pep Guardiola's FA Cup grind exposed some rust in the Man City …
6 months ago
Domestic chaos and cup drama: A weekend of refereeing headaches
Manchester City reaches the FA Cup final as officiating inconsistency and fan …
6 months ago
VAR inconsistency is turning the FA Cup semifinals into a farce
Officiating inconsistencies and the rising toxicity in fan culture are currently overshadowing …
6 months ago
Edinburgh is currently a riot and the Rangers title charge is in the bin
As Rangers undergo a spectacular title race collapse, the Edinburgh Derby is …
6 months ago
Arsenal's defensive wall cracks as Steph Catley misses Lyon semi-final
Arsenal face a defensive crisis in their UWCL semi-final as Steph Catley …
6 months ago
Manchester United's 13-player exodus is a necessary disaster
INEOS is planning a 13-player clear-out that includes Marcus Rashford and Rasmus …
6 months ago
Liverpool fans are spiraling after the Crystal Palace win
One limp from Salah and half the internet is in mourning. We …
6 months ago
Top 10: Champions Who Defined Their Era
Ranking the top 10 Champions League winners by tactical impact, sheer dominance, …
6 months ago
FIFA's World Cup expansion math is finally catching up to them
FIFA is forced to hike 2026 prize money as the expansion to …
6 months ago