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
Man United fans are tearing each other apart over the Rashford return rumors
The Mirror just dropped a bombshell about Marcus Rashford returning and a …
6 months, 1 week agoWhy the 2026 Champions League final is destined to be a tactical bloodbath
The semi-finals haven't even kicked off, but the tactical blueprint for the …
6 months, 1 week ago
Michael Carrick has quietly turned United into a top-four machine
Manchester United’s 1-0 victory over Chelsea wasn't just another three points; it …
6 months, 1 week agoAnother season, another star broken by the Premier League meat grinder
The Premier League's relentless schedule is turning stars into injury statistics one …
6 months, 1 week ago
Eddie Howe is losing the plot at St. James' Park
Newcastle United are spiraling, sitting in 14th place and looking like a …
6 months, 1 week ago
Michael McArdle has Northern Ireland playing on the front foot
Michael McArdle's tenure begins with an aggressive tactical shift, but questions remain …
6 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea’s season is a dumpster fire and United are turning up the heat
Manchester United are pulling away from a crumbling Chelsea side, and the …
6 months, 1 week ago
Man Utd's defensive crisis hits a breaking point at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United face a defensive crisis against Chelsea with Leny Yoro and …
6 months, 1 week ago
Estevao injury blow leaves Chelsea scrambling for the season finale
Chelsea face a major injury concern with Estevao potentially out for the …
6 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea are allergic to the back of the net and it’s becoming a comedy
Chelsea's latest outing against Manchester United proved one thing: they are cursed …
6 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's defensive crisis hits breaking point before Chelsea clash
Manchester United travels to Chelsea with a severely depleted defense as Leny …
6 months, 1 week ago
England’s reliance on individual brilliance is hiding tactical cracks
England's 1-0 win over Iceland in their 500th match disguised significant structural …
6 months, 1 week agoTop 10 Moments: The 2026 Season So Far
A rapid-fire review of the biggest moments from the 2026 season, ranking …
6 months, 1 week ago
Southampton's pursuit of Cardiff is a matter of geometry
As Cardiff City celebrate a return to the Premier League, Southampton and …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Reasons Brighton remains a Premier League problem
As Brighton prepares to face former manager Roberto De Zerbi at Spurs, …
6 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool and Man Utd are ready to battle for Adam Wharton
Liverpool and Manchester United are set for a summer showdown over Crystal …
6 months, 1 week ago
Max Allegri is betting his Milan career on a system that nobody likes
Max Allegri is doubling down on a rigid 3-5-2 at Milan, forcing …
6 months, 1 week ago
Wembley's New Roar: The Sidemen Charity Match and the Creator Economy
The Sidemen Charity Match 2026 at Wembley Stadium draws 90,000 fans, cementing …
6 months, 1 week ago
Three refs banned from the Merseyside derby and the PL is panicking
The Premier League's unprecedented decision to pull three officials from Sunday's Merseyside …
6 months, 1 week ago
Why Moyes wants PSV winger Esmir Bajraktarevic for his Everton rebuild
Everton are tracking PSV's Esmir Bajraktarevic ahead of a massive summer rebuild. …
6 months, 1 week ago