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
Gianni Infantino just tried to fix the unfixable and it was pathetic
Gianni Infantino is staying put as FIFA president after another disastrous crisis …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Football Transfers and Off-Field Power Moves
Breaking down the top ten defining moments, transfers, and managerial pivots reshaping …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid eye high-stakes defensive shakeups
Arsenal pursue Ezri Konsa while Atletico Madrid tracks Cristian Romero. We analyze …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea and United head into a brutal final week of pre-season
Pre-season is reaching its breaking point. Chelsea and Manchester United head into …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Martin O'Neill's hospital stint could derail Celtic's fragile start
Celtic started their Premiership title defence with a narrow 1-0 win over …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Ben Whiteman is Wrexham's most decisive sign of intent yet
Wrexham's signing of Preston captain Ben Whiteman on a 3-year deal brings …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Matthias Jaissle brings a high-octane gamble to Newcastle
Matthias Jaissle brings a high-pressing, 18.4 shots-per-game system to Newcastle, trading defensive …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea worry as Cole Palmer misses friendly with injury
Cole Palmer's injury scare dominates Chelsea's latest friendly update as the squad …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Top Moments in Modern Football History
From Aguero's 93:20 strike to Messi's World Cup coronation in Lusail, we …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mohamed Salah in Trabzon is a fever dream turning into reality
Mohamed Salah has arrived in Turkey to join Trabzonspor. It's a seismic …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Vinicius Junior – The Summer’s Most Volatile Variable
An analytical breakdown of the Vinicius Junior transfer saga, ranking the key …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Crystal Palace are hitting a wall this summer
Crystal Palace is facing a summer of stagnation as financial constraints paralyze …
2 months, 2 weeks agoArsenal's midfield spacing against Real Betis will reveal Arteta's real intentions
Mikel Arteta starts Christos Tzolis and Max Dowman against Real Betis in …
2 months, 2 weeks agoArsenal's Dublin dress rehearsal will expose Arteta's midfield progression flaw
Arsenal face Real Betis in Dublin tonight following a 4-1 win over …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's move for Ezri Konsa: A desperate chase for defensive depth
Arsenal are pushing for Ezri Konsa to shore up their backline, but …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
De Zerbi eyes £65m Nicolas Jackson as Spurs push for double attack update
Roberto De Zerbi is pushing for aggressive attacking additions at Tottenham, with …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Infantino’s FIFA tenure is statistically failing the sport
FIFA's revenue rose 34.5% in the last cycle, yet Infantino's shift toward …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea’s Hong Kong preseason trip is already a headache
Chelsea's trip to Hong Kong resulted in a lackluster 1-0 loss to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
FIFA is spiraling and the Infantino era looks finished
Gianni Infantino's presidency is on the brink as FIFA calls an emergency …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mohamed Salah's move to Trabzonspor signals a massive shift for the Pro League
Mohamed Salah has officially left Liverpool for Trabzonspor after nine years, leaving …
2 months, 2 weeks ago