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
Physical decline forces Liverpool's hand on Salah and Robertson
As April fixture congestion hits its peak, Liverpool prepares to offload Andy …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Premier League title race is turning into a total bloodbath
The Premier League title race is reaching a fever pitch as Guardiola, …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Tottenham's desperate hunt for stability: What De Zerbi actually brings
Roberto De Zerbi takes over a sinking Tottenham side with seven games …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Nuno finally has West Ham breathing again
West Ham finally clawed their way out of the relegation zone with …
6 months, 2 weeks agoOn This Day in Football: April 11
April 11 is a day where football history reveals its darker edges, …
6 months, 2 weeks agoForest and Villa arrive at a crossroads in the Europa League
As European quarter-finals approach, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa weigh the burden …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Augsburg choked away their best shot at three points
A missed penalty from Alexis Claude-Maurice proved the difference in a clunky, …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Carrick is somehow saving Manchester United from themselves
Manchester United's recovery under Michael Carrick is a real thing, but the …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Bernardo Silva leaving marks the end of City's greatest era
Bernardo Silva's departure from Manchester City is a tactical earthquake. Here is …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal face a complex summer as transfer targets pile up
Arsenal's summer transfer planning is underway as the club targets defensive cover …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Nike’s kit disaster is the last thing players need before the World Cup
Nike is scrambling to fix a design flaw in their kits ahead …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
West Ham and Wolves are fighting for more than just survival
West Ham and Wolves face off in a relegation-sensitive clash with both …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
West Ham's reliance on Summerville reveals a lack of offensive depth
Crysencio Summerville accounts for 38% of West Ham's progressive carries, highlighting a …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Carrick is walking a tightrope at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick is fighting for his professional life at Old Trafford, and …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Football's Hard Truths: When Heroes Stumble
A former World Cup star facing serious charges, a Manchester United legend …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Brighton face a touchline crisis at Burnley as Hurzeler watches from the stands
Brighton travels to Turf Moor without manager Fabian Hurzeler, who faces a …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Virgil van Dijk is right: Liverpool’s defensive chaos is unacceptable
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has slammed the team's 'unacceptable' form ahead …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments That Shaped the 2026 Football Season
From Celtic's ultras return to the injury crisis at Arsenal, we rank …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's move for Endemann is a masterclass in low-risk scouting
Liverpool is shopping for bargains while the rest of the WSL burns …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's summer of change is brewing regardless of the trophy haul
Arsenal's summer plans are centering on a major squad clear-out and high-stakes …
6 months, 2 weeks ago