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
Chelsea and Liverpool are rewriting the FA Cup narrative
A deep dive into the FA Cup quarter-finals where youth talent thrived …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal face mounting pressure as medical staff confirm latest setbacks
Arsenal's thin squad depth is under the microscope as injury concerns grow …
6 months, 3 weeks agoThe FA Cup Final 2026 presents a massive headache for the establishment
The 2026 FA Cup Final isn't just a game; it's a high-stakes …
6 months, 3 weeks agoWhy Manchester City is sleepwalking into an FA Cup disaster
Manchester City is looking stagnant and vulnerable. I'm betting on a major …
6 months, 3 weeks agoThe FA Cup final is broken and nobody wants to fix it
The FA Cup has lost its magic, traded for tactical boredom and …
6 months, 3 weeks agoFrom the Pitch to the Living Room: Essential Gear for the Serious Fan
We’ve tested everything from training shorts to tournament-branded balls to help you …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Erling Haaland finds his rhythm just when Manchester City need it most
Erling Haaland's resurgence at Manchester City arrives at the perfect time as …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Leeds United's long road back to Wembley is validation for Daniel Farke
Leeds United's 39-year wait for an FA Cup semi-final is over, but …
6 months, 3 weeks agoStruijk just dragged Leeds out of the FA Cup grave
Pascal Struijk just buried the demons of 1987. Leeds is headed to …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Chaos in the dugout and empty shirts in the boardroom
From a non-league headbutt to a Premier League sponsorship crisis, football's current …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal face a reality check after the Southampton collapse
Arsenal's FA Cup exit to Southampton has exposed flaws that must be …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The FA Cup quarter-finals highlight a sport losing its common sense
A tactical breakdown of the West Ham-Leeds FA Cup tie, overshadowed by …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
West Ham and Leeds are proving why Sunday slogs belong in the mud
West Ham and Leeds delivered a masterclass in lethargy that made a …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic need a clinical response at Dens Park against Dundee
Celtic head to Dens Park to face Dundee, needing a win to …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Rayan Cherki is the missing piece for Man City's UCL push
Rayan Cherki is the spark Man City needs to break down stubborn …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hearts are flirting with a collapse just when it matters most
Hearts are leaking points at a staggering rate, with a late-game collapse …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Oscar's abrupt retirement exposes the dark side of modern fixture density
The retirement of Oscar due to a heart condition marks a grim …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are about to face their toughest test of the season
Arsenal's tactical rigidity and lack of bench depth will be their undoing …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Top Football Moments of the Modern Era
A deep dive into the 10 most influential moments in modern football. …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Moments: Defining the 2026 Domestic Season
The 2026 domestic season reaches its breaking point this week. As clubs …
6 months, 3 weeks ago