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: Europa League Moments Heading Into The Semi-Finals
Ahead of the Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa semi-final, we rank the …
1 month ago
Arsenal's trip to Madrid requires more than just righteous indignation
Arsenal head to the Metropolitano seeking redemption after a controversial 1-1 draw. …
1 month agoThree penalty misses, zero dignity: The modern farce of the spot-kick
One former Premier League star turned a routine penalty into a triple-miss …
1 month ago
Liverpool's rebuild will drag them out of the top four next season
With Trent gone and Salah on his way out, the tactical foundation …
1 month ago
Top 10 Moments That Dragged Tottenham into a Relegation Dogfight
Tottenham Hotspur are staring down the barrel of relegation. Here are the …
1 month ago
The Cristiano Ronaldo Problem Is Real, and Portugal Fans Are Nervous
Cristiano Ronaldo's latest on-pitch bust-up with Al-Nassr has ignited a fierce debate …
1 month ago
Arsenal fell right into Diego Simeone's trap but survived the chaos
Arsenal survived a chaotic, controversy-filled first leg against Atlético Madrid. With tunnel …
1 month ago
Chelsea, Milan, and the growing crisis of football's stranded assets
Mykhailo Mudryk's CAS appeal and AC Milan's returning loanees expose the massive …
1 month ago
United’s clash with Villa is a £130 million audition for Morgan Rogers
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Rafael Leao as a 'budget' alternative to …
1 month ago
Disney+ grabs Champions League live rights as UEFA fragments broadcast market
UEFA brings another streaming giant into the mix, selling live Champions League …
1 month ago
Anfield's Pillars Are Starting to Tremble
Virgil van Dijk's public plea for Alisson to stay hints at a …
1 month ago
Arsenal's chase for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia might finally push Arteta to the next level
Arsenal are reportedly leading the race for Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as …
1 month ago
Nottingham Forest are turning the Europa League into a City Ground cage fight
Nottingham Forest's Europa League revival is no fluke. By combining the psychological …
1 month ago
Liverpool's pursuit of Yan Diomande is the tactical correction they cannot afford to miss
As Liverpool face a defining summer, the pursuit of Yan Diomande has …
1 month ago
Trent Alexander-Arnold's Madrid dream is hitting its first real wall
As Jose Mourinho looms over the Bernabéu and teammates begin to whisper, …
1 month ago
Arsenal are about to find out if Julian Alvarez is worth the 80 million pound headache
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played out a tense 1-1 draw in the …
1 month ago
Mohamed Salah's Liverpool career isn't over just yet
Mohamed Salah is expected to return to the Liverpool lineup before the …
1 month ago
Diego Simeone dragged Arsenal into the mud and Mikel Arteta blinked
Atletico Madrid just proved that all the tactical purity in the world …
1 month ago
Arsenal just dropped a 7-0 nuke to keep the WSL title race alive
Arsenal demolished Leicester City 7-0 to seal their relegation, but more importantly, …
1 month agoOn This Day in Football: April 30
April 30 is a day of power shifts and emotional exorcisms. From …
1 month ago