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
Viktor Gyökeres is the striker Arsenal need to anchor their title charge
Arsenal's hunt for a marquee striker leads them to Viktor Gyökeres. With …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Trent Alexander-Arnold's Madrid struggles highlight massive risk for Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Madrid faces a setback as a recurring hamstring …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Could Cristian Romero leave Tottenham after his father confirms release clause?
Cristian Romero's father has confirmed a release clause in the defender's contract, …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The toll of the international break: Premiership squads stretched thin
The return of the Scottish Premiership has revealed major injury concerns, forcing …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Middlesbrough’s sluggish draw leaves automatic promotion in the balance
Middlesbrough's bid for automatic promotion hit a speed bump after a lackluster …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Manchester Football Figures Defining 2026
Bernardo Silva's exit highlights a year of upheaval in Manchester, joined by …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal eye summer overhaul as Gyokeres links intensify
Arsenal's managerial pressure mounts as Arteta prioritizes a striker overhaul, with Viktor …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Leeds United are dancing with giants after that FA Cup marathon
Leeds United's FA Cup heroics come at a cost. With the Championship …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Rangers hold a hidden card for next season's Champions League
Rangers face a unique calculation to bypass Champions League qualifiers next season, …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
When desperation breeds chaos: Europe's relegation nightmares
From Sevilla's training ground unrest to Van Persie's attacking woes, relegation pressure …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Decline of Arsenal's FA Cup Dominance
Arsenal's 2026 season is unraveling. From the women's team exit at Borehamwood …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
West Ham's goalkeeper crisis deepens after FA Cup heartbreak
West Ham United's goalkeeping crisis escalated during their FA Cup exit, leaving …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg just dropped a 6-3 fever dream
Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg turned their 'plastico' rivalry into a 6-3 goal-fest …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Jules (The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN)): "For me, Slot is the biggest problem here. I really believe he won't be there next season regardle..."
Jules on The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN): key quotes on Arne …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Napoli’s Defining Moments and Figures
Ranking the ten most significant movements in Napoli's history, from the arrival …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool internal tension boils over after FA Cup exit
Liverpool's FA Cup exit reveals deep-seated defensive issues and internal tension as …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Robin van Persie and Raheem Sterling are running out of time at Feyenoord
Feyenoord's title hopes have evaporated following a dismal 0-0 draw against Volendam. …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic's inability to kill off Dundee threatens the title race
Celtic's recent performance against Dundee shows glaring tactical cracks, specifically in their …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic's tactical stagnation at Dens Park
Celtic's failure at Dens Park reveals a alarming preference for lateral, low-tempo …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The inevitable quiet exit of Bernardo Silva from Manchester City
Pep Lijnders’ comments on Bernardo Silva signal the end of an era …
6 months, 3 weeks ago