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
Arsenal fans are sweating as the Premier League title race hits a fever pitch
Arsenal has the title in their hands, the Europa League math is …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
The Top 10 Moments Shaping the Final Stretch of 2026
From Arsenal's high-stakes transfer gambles to the mounting tactical anxieties surrounding the …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Hearts are no longer the Scottish Premiership's sentimental underdogs
Hearts have forced themselves into the Scottish Premiership title conversation. I take …
3 weeks, 4 days agoOn This Day in Football: May 06
From Ernst Happel's tactical revolution in Milan to Lionel Messi humiliating Jerome …
3 weeks, 4 days agoOn This Day in Football: May 06
May 6 has a strange habit of concluding dynasties and defining them. …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
How Arsenal suffocated Atletico to end a 20-year Champions League wait
Arsenal survived a brutal 180-minute tactical war against Atletico Madrid to reach …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2025-26 Football Season
From Napoli's aggressive move for Rasmus Hojlund to the tactical shifts defining …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Napoli are betting big on Rasmus Hojlund for their future
Napoli is moving to secure Rasmus Hojlund on a permanent deal. We …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Napoli signals long-term intent as loan market dynamics shift again
Napoli’s shift to permanent deals and Chelsea's interest in Xavi define a …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
The Wythenshawe Vets experiment proves talent isn't injury-proof
Stephen Ireland's recent injury is a blunt reminder that elite-level muscle memory …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: The tactical wall meets the unstoppable force
Arsenal's xG dominance is a trap set by Diego Simeone. With a …
3 weeks, 4 days agoArsenal find themselves trapped in Simeone's statistical funhouse
Arsenal's 2.14 xG and 74% possession are proving worthless against an Atletico …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Manchester City's defensive gaps are a growing concern
Manchester City look wobbly after a defensive disaster at Everton. Can they …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Top 10: The Slot Files
Arne Slot's precarious hold on the Liverpool job: ranking the factors fueling …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Arsenal prioritize Timber renewal ahead of World Cup countdown
Arsenal are pushing to finalize a new contract for Jurrien Timber before …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Arsenal and City are playing a game of chicken in the Premier League
Manchester City's defensive collapse versus Arsenal's injury boost as the Premier League …
3 weeks, 4 days agoArsenal face the ultimate dark arts test at the Emirates
Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in a high-stakes UCL semi-final as they struggle …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Newcastle's midfield conundrum demands a tactical reset against Liverpool
Newcastle face a critical midfield test against Liverpool while transfer rumors and …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Old Firm fallout: Rangers need focus without Dujon Sterling
Dujon Sterling's drink-driving conviction leaves Rangers vulnerable in a critical stretch of …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Man United’s midfield targets signal a shift in recruitment philosophy
Manchester United are eyeing Tyler Adams, Alex Scott, and Mateus Fernandes to …
3 weeks, 5 days ago