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
Harry Kane finally has his title, and Bayern are about to conquer Europe
Bayern Munich secured the Bundesliga with a chaotic 4-2 win over Stuttgart. …
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Nottingham Forest lose Hudson-Odoi for the rest of the season
A serious injury ends Callum Hudson-Odoi's campaign, dealing a massive blow to …
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Bayern Munich win 35th title as physical toll of the season comes into focus
Bayern Munich secured their 35th German top-flight title with bizarre cockatoo T-shirts, …
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Top 10: The Most Shocking Flashpoints in Football History
From the chaos of the Paraguay derby to Messi finally climbing the …
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Bayern won the league, but their midfield is begging to be destroyed in Europe
Harry Kane finally has his league title. But as Bayern Munich pivot …
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Patrick Vieira is right about City even if Gary Neville doubts them
Patrick Vieira and Gary Neville are at odds over Pep Guardiola's hunger …
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Ipswich's controversial draw with Boro exposes the chaos of the run-in
A deep tactical dive into Ipswich's dramatic 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough, and …
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Man United's £80m defensive fix rests entirely on Michael Carrick
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a summer move for Sporting CP's Ousmane …
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Arsenal face a decisive crossroads after Manchester City tactical setback
Arsenal's recent stumble against Manchester City leaves Mikel Arteta at a career-defining …
1 month, 1 week agoOn This Day in Football: April 20
From George Graham’s disciplined title run to the tactical wars of the …
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Liverpool and Everton both reeling after grim Merseyside Derby injuries
Liverpool and Everton suffer major personnel blows as Giorgi Mamardashvili and Jarrad …
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Morgan Gibbs-White is the tactical linchpin for Forest's survival
Morgan Gibbs-White's repositioning triggered a 38% increase in penalty area touches, proving …
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Top 10: The defining moments of Aston Villa's season
A deep dive into the highs and lows of Aston Villa's 2026 …
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Haaland versus Gabriel sets a poisonous tone for the title run-in
The clash between Erling Haaland and Gabriel at the Etihad isn't just …
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Arsenal are choking their way out of a title
Arsenal's title hopes are rapidly turning into a comedy of errors as …
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Bayern Munich wrap up Bundesliga title in dominant fashion
Bayern Munich secured their 35th league title with a 4-2 win over …
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Liverpool and Chelsea injury crises deepen after weekend chaos
Liverpool's Giorgi Mamardashvili faces a lengthy recovery following a derby collision, while …
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Arsene Wenger's offside experiment hits the pitch in Canada
Arsene Wenger's experimental offside rule has seen its first validated goal during …
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Martin O'Neill just booked a Scottish Cup final that feels like a fever dream
Celtic's wild extra-time victory over St Mirren has set up a box-office …
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Liverpool’s midfield rebuild shows the dangers of a high-stakes gamble
Liverpool’s pursuit of a record-breaking midfielder reveals a desperate tactical pivot that …
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