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
Leicester City's freefall into League One has the Foxes faithful losing it
Leicester City's historic drop to League One confirms the worst fears of …
6 months ago
Arsenal's title collapse started at the Emirates and won't end until May
Arsenal's title bid is unraveling. After a nervous display against Bournemouth, the …
6 months ago
Arsenal keeps Blackstenius while soccer returns to beauty
Arsenal secures Blackstenius for two more years while Metz defender Tahirys dos …
6 months, 1 week agoDanny Welbeck is aging like a fine scotch while Chelsea ruins everything
Danny Welbeck is still finding the back of the net while Chelsea's …
6 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United are fixing their midfield obsession
Manchester United's failed £74m midfield experiment is forcing a radical, and potentially …
6 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea are tactically bankrupt and Brighton just proved it
Chelsea's defensive rot is no longer an anomaly; it's a structural guarantee …
6 months, 1 week ago
Scott Parker admits Burnley's looming relegation is taking a toll
Scott Parker has opened up about the psychological toll of Burnley's relegation …
6 months, 1 week ago
Championship chaos is proving that logic is for cowards
The Championship is spiraling into glorious, maddening chaos as the season hits …
6 months, 1 week ago
Vincent Kompany is finally ghosting the Cheshire suburbs
Vincent Kompany has finally listed his £3.5m Cheshire mansion, signaling a permanent …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2026 Football Spring
Arsenal breaks a 20-year curse while PSG dismantles Liverpool at Anfield. Here …
6 months, 1 week agoMilan needs to stop falling for Rafael Leao's occasional brilliance
Rafael Leao's 'Why always me?' attitude is the final straw for AC …
6 months, 1 week ago
Arne Slot is six games away from proving Jamie Carragher right
Arne Slot holds a 7-point lead over Chelsea, but a -4 goal …
6 months, 1 week ago
O'Neill vs Lennon: A 30-Year Bond Tested By The Numbers
After 30 years as mentor and protege, Martin O'Neill and Neil Lennon …
6 months, 1 week agoThe Premier League relegation quiz is a brutal trip down memory lane
The Premier League relegation quiz is a humbling reminder that most teams …
6 months, 1 week ago
West Ham are playing not to lose and it is dragging them toward relegation
West Ham's draw with Crystal Palace reflects a stale tactical identity that …
6 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal eye Marcus Rashford as uncertainty clouds Mikel Arteta’s future
Arsenal are tracking Marcus Rashford while the club navigates a turbulent title …
6 months, 1 week agoOn This Day in Football: April 21
The history of April 21 is littered with the remnants of eroded …
6 months, 1 week agoOn This Day in Football: April 21
On April 21, we examine the shifting gears of football history, from …
6 months, 1 week agoThe Champions League semi-finals are the final test for this season's giants
With the Champions League semi-finals looming on April 28, the tactical stakes …
6 months, 1 week ago
West Ham's survival bid hinges on closing the defensive gap
West Ham are teetering on the edge as the Premier League season …
6 months, 1 week ago