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 hold all the cards as City stumble against Everton
Manchester City's dramatic Monday night comeback wasn't enough. By dropping points at …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Chelsea's Jesse Derry hospitalized after brutal head collision against Forest
Chelsea's Jesse Derry was stretchered off following a severe clash of heads …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Inter Milan have finally ended the noise and reclaimed their throne
Inter Milan have wrapped up their 21st Serie A title, but the …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Arsenal can overcome their injury crisis against Diego Simeone
Arsenal faces their biggest test of the season against Atletico Madrid, but …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Chelsea teenager Jesse Derry hospitalized after head collision against Forest
The 18-year-old's Premier League appearance ended in a precautionary hospital visit following …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Why Liverpool's broken pressing triggers will cost them the semi-final
Virgil van Dijk has drawn the line. Now Liverpool must solve their …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Michael Carrick is about to become the permanent boss at Old Trafford
Manchester United are set to offer Michael Carrick the permanent head coach …
3 weeks, 6 days agoTop 10: Manchester City's Defining Forces
Manchester City finds itself at a historical crossroads as the pursuit of …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
AC Milan are stalling right when they need to accelerate
AC Milan's recent form is worrying. Tactically unorganized and physically outmatched, their …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Top 10: The Summer Priorities for Liverpool's Reclamation Project
Liverpool's failed title defense has left management with a list of urgent …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Davide Ancelotti is quietly reinventing Brazil's midfield structure
As the World Cup looms, the Ancelotti regime is installing a distinctly …
3 weeks, 6 days agoKobbie Mainoo just made Keane and Neville eat their words on live TV
The teenage midfielder silenced the Sky Sports studio with a late strike …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Andoni Iraola has turned Bournemouth into a genuine European threat
Bournemouth have climbed to 6th after a masterclass against Palace. Here is …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Manchester City's two-front title push hinges on the narrowest of margins
With 52 points and a decisive late winner, City women are one …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Pressure mounts as Liverpool and Chelsea stars face harsh reality checks
As summer transfer windows loom, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United players face …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Liverpool hunt defensive steel as Sam Beukema emerges as primary target
Liverpool are moving for Napoli's Sam Beukema as they look to shore …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Spurs exit the drop zone but the nightmare isn't over
Tottenham grabbed a desperate 2-1 win at Aston Villa to escape the …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Liverpool are physically broken and Arne Slot's VAR anger cannot hide it
Arne Slot was furious about Manchester United's second goal, but the 3-2 …
3 weeks, 6 days agoRangers survived Montrose but Celtic will punish them in the final
The Old Firm cup final is set after Rangers ground out a …
4 weeks ago
Celtic are grinding out results in the most unconvincing way possible
Celtic finally caught Hearts in the standings, but the performance against 10-man …
4 weeks ago