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 face a decisive crossroads after Manchester City tactical setback
Arsenal's recent stumble against Manchester City leaves Mikel Arteta at a career-defining …
6 months, 1 week agoOn This Day in Football: April 20
From George Graham’s disciplined title run to the tactical wars of the …
6 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool and Everton both reeling after grim Merseyside Derby injuries
Liverpool and Everton suffer major personnel blows as Giorgi Mamardashvili and Jarrad …
6 months, 1 week ago
Morgan Gibbs-White is the tactical linchpin for Forest's survival
Morgan Gibbs-White's repositioning triggered a 38% increase in penalty area touches, proving …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The defining moments of Aston Villa's season
A deep dive into the highs and lows of Aston Villa's 2026 …
6 months, 1 week ago
Haaland versus Gabriel sets a poisonous tone for the title run-in
The clash between Erling Haaland and Gabriel at the Etihad isn't just …
6 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal are choking their way out of a title
Arsenal's title hopes are rapidly turning into a comedy of errors as …
6 months, 1 week ago
Bayern Munich wrap up Bundesliga title in dominant fashion
Bayern Munich secured their 35th league title with a 4-2 win over …
6 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool and Chelsea injury crises deepen after weekend chaos
Liverpool's Giorgi Mamardashvili faces a lengthy recovery following a derby collision, while …
6 months, 1 week ago
Arsene Wenger's offside experiment hits the pitch in Canada
Arsene Wenger's experimental offside rule has seen its first validated goal during …
6 months, 1 week ago
Martin O'Neill just booked a Scottish Cup final that feels like a fever dream
Celtic's wild extra-time victory over St Mirren has set up a box-office …
6 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool’s midfield rebuild shows the dangers of a high-stakes gamble
Liverpool’s pursuit of a record-breaking midfielder reveals a desperate tactical pivot that …
6 months, 1 week ago
Man City and Real Madrid are about to break football again
Manchester City and Real Madrid prepare for a tactical showdown that will …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2025/26 Season
From the grueling impact of the 48-team World Cup expansion to the …
6 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool's £70m Wharton gamble: Are the Reds paying for past mistakes?
Liverpool are reportedly pushing for a club-record signing of Adam Wharton for …
6 months, 1 week ago
Celtic can't afford to let St Mirren dictate the tempo again
Celtic face a tactical mirror image of their League Cup final struggle …
6 months, 1 week ago
Leicester City and the statistical impossibility of a ten-year collapse
Leicester City are 9 points away from back-to-back relegations, a statistical collapse …
6 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal face the 4,109-day weight of history at the Etihad today
Arsenal haven't won at the Etihad in 4,109 days, and the underlying …
6 months, 1 week ago
Arteta's tactical headache before the Man City title decider
Arsenal face Manchester City in a match that will define the Premier …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Most Chaotic Champions League Knockout Moments in Modern History
A rapid-fire look at the top 10 most chaotic and defining moments …
6 months, 1 week ago