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
The Premier League's fifth Champions League spot is going to ruin everything
English football has secured a fifth Champions League place, and potentially up …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's season hinges on Sporting: Time to break the collapse narrative
The pressure is mounting on Mikel Arteta's Arsenal as they face Sporting …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Football's Unforgettable Moments That Defined Eras
From Aguero's last-gasp title winner to Zidane's iconic volley, we rank football's …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Dundee fans are losing it over the Luke Graham transfer circus
Rangers and Celtic are circling Dens Park for Luke Graham, and Scottish …
6 months, 3 weeks agoThat £70m Saliba Rumor Isn't a Transfer, It's an Insult
Real Madrid's reported £70m valuation of William Saliba isn't a transfer offer; …
6 months, 3 weeks agoWhy the BBC FPL podcast is group therapy for broken managers
We are all addicted to the pain of Fantasy Premier League, and …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Barry Breakdown: Evaluating a Rising England Prospect
The rise of Keira Barry to the England squad marks a tactical …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal need a miracle to salvage anything from this season
Arsenal's domestic season is effectively dead. With cup exits and tactical stagnation, …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal have solved their biggest problem by trusting David Raya
Arsenal's win at Sporting Lisbon proves that Mikel Arteta has finally abandoned …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Scotland’s three-horse race is heading for absolute chaos
Scotland's title race has devolved into a high-stakes, unpredictable mess. Hearts, Celtic, …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappe injury concerns cloud Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign
Kylian Mbappe sustained a hamstring injury in Real Madrid's clash with Bayern …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Aaron Ramsey's departure marks the end of a chaotic, brilliant era
Aaron Ramsey's retirement today signals the end of a pivotal Arsenal era. …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
FA’s WSL Academy Shake-Up: Genius or Glorified Friendly?
The FA is shaking up women's football from 2027, proposing to embed …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Defoe's Woking Rollercoaster: From Five-Goal Thriller to Stalemated Draw
Jermain Defoe's managerial debut at Woking has seen an exhilarating 5-3 victory …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The defining moments of the 2025/26 season
From Robert Lewandowski's uncertain future to the rise of fan protests, we …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic and Rangers head into a high-stakes final stretch
The post-split fixtures are out, and the pressure is mounting for Glasgow's …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
UCL Quarter-Finals: Europe's elite face moments of truth
Europe's elite clash today as the Champions League Quarter-Finals kick off. Arsenal …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Sheffield Wednesday fans deserve better than this racist garbage
Sheffield Wednesday has publicly condemned racist abuse directed at their players, highlighting …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool are pricing out their soul and the fans have finally had enough
As Liverpool fans prepare to protest ticket price hikes during a Champions …
6 months, 3 weeks agoAntonio Conte is back to his favorite hobby of lowering the bar at Napoli
Antonio Conte is back to his favorite hobby: pretending Napoli isn't a …
6 months, 3 weeks ago