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
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2025-2026 Football Season
The 2025-2026 season has been a brutal sorting mechanism. From Chelsea's managerial …
1 week, 6 days ago
Gary Neville is fuming but the numbers behind Mo Salah's outburst are damning
Liverpool's underlying tactical metrics have plummeted this season, explaining exactly why Mo …
1 week, 6 days agoTop 10: The Definitive Manchester United Flashpoints of 2025-2026
From Michael Salisbury's VAR defiance at Old Trafford to Wayne Rooney's broken …
1 week, 6 days agoEberechi Eze injury overshadows Crystal Palace dominance over Brentford
Crystal Palace's dominant performance against Brentford was marred by a significant non-contact …
1 week, 6 days agoLeeds and Brighton fought to a tactical standstill in a match devoid of chaos
A goalless draw highlighted the structural rigidity of both sides. When pressing …
1 week, 6 days ago
The SFA's cowardice is destroying the Scottish Premiership
A brilliant Scottish Premiership title race ended in chaos at Celtic Park. …
1 week, 6 days ago
Roma's chaotic shithouse masterclass just broke Serie A
Gianluca Mancini decided to score two headers and get someone sent off, …
1 week, 6 days ago
Mohamed Salah is right about the crumbling state of Arne Slot’s Liverpool
Arne Slot's control-based philosophy has left Liverpool in 5th place and triggered …
1 week, 6 days ago
Allegri hits the panic button with five changes against Genoa
Milan face a tactical reckoning at the Marassi after a humiliating defeat …
1 week, 6 days ago
Xabi Alonso is Chelsea's new manager, but his rigid tactics might break them
Xabi Alonso is officially Chelsea's new manager on a four-year deal, replacing …
1 week, 6 days ago
Alonso to Chelsea: Expect the tactical masterclass, eventually
Xabi Alonso's arrival at Chelsea marks a new chapter for the club, …
2 weeks agoArsenal should be terrified after what Rodri just said at Wembley
Rodri's FA Cup victory lap was less about celebrating and more about …
2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2025-2026 Football Season
From Manchester City's routine FA Cup dominance to Arsenal's defensive masterclass, breaking …
2 weeks ago
Semenyo bails out City's sterile possession in grinding FA Cup final
Manchester City lift the 2026 FA Cup after a 1-0 victory over …
2 weeks ago
Chelsea ghosted the FA Cup Final and Man City barely broke a sweat
Manchester City lifted the FA Cup after a lifeless 1-0 win over …
2 weeks ago
Bunny Shaw is the most efficient goalscorer in WSL history
Khadija Shaw averaged 1.14 non-penalty goals per 90 in Man City's title-winning …
2 weeks ago
Celtic's title, Hearts' agony, and the Parkhead shame
Celtic snatched the Scottish Premiership title from Hearts in a dramatic 3-1 …
2 weeks agoManchester City will end Chelsea's WSL dynasty today
Manchester City are perfectly positioned to lift the WSL trophy and end …
2 weeks agoTop 10 Moments of the 2026 WSL Season
Manchester City takes the crown, but the 2026 WSL season was defined …
2 weeks ago
Why Manchester United should run, not walk, away from the Kylian Mbappe circus
Manchester United are being warned off a shock move for Kylian Mbappe …
2 weeks ago