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
Jamie Carragher isn't buying the Arsenal hype despite European progress
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals with a narrow win over Sporting, …
1 month, 2 weeks agoIsmaïla Sarr and Crystal Palace are dismantling the Fiorentina myth in Florence
Ismaïla Sarr's early header has put Crystal Palace in the driver's seat …
1 month, 2 weeks agoCrystal Palace makes a massive tactical gamble in Florence
Oliver Glasner has stunned fans by dropping Evann Guessand for Yeremy Pino …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Villa have a three-goal lead but Unai Emery isn't sleeping yet
A 3-1 aggregate lead puts Aston Villa on the verge of a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Injury Crisis Deciding the 2026 Season Finish
Hugo Ekitike's season-ending Achilles rupture vs PSG headlines a brutal week of …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool leading the race for Marcos Senesi as summer transfer plans take shape
Liverpool are leading the race for Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi as Richard Hughes …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka Banks £2m Off-Pitch: A New Era for Player Finances?
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has reportedly banked £2 million from a shrewd, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Bayern finally broke the Real Madrid voodoo and the internet is losing it
Bayern Munich shattered the Real Madrid voodoo with a chaotic 4-3 win, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
FIFA is already trying to bankrupt fans before the World Cup even starts
Fans are losing their minds as reports surface of $100 train tickets …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Premier League just got a lot less fun with Bernardo Silva checking out
Manchester City fans are in mourning while rival supporters celebrate as the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Erling Haaland is right about Bernardo Silva being the brains of Man City
As Bernardo Silva confirms his departure from Manchester City, Erling Haaland's praise …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Northern Ireland heading to Lille to play World Cup-bound France is pure chaos
Northern Ireland is heading to Lille to face a France team prepping …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Newcastle at the Breaking Point
As Newcastle faces a defining clash with Bournemouth, Eddie Howe finds himself …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sheffield Wednesday are staring into the abyss after EFL points hammer
The EFL has confirmed a devastating 15-point deduction for Sheffield Wednesday, effectively …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Football Moments That Forged Legends
From last-second title winners to moments of sublime genius and shocking madness, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jose Mourinho to Newcastle is a tactical disaster waiting to happen
Newcastle United are reportedly targeting Jose Mourinho for a Premier League return, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Iraola walks, Leicester panic, and Chelsea prepare for another summer of chaos
A fan reaction roundup on Andoni Iraola's shock Bournemouth exit, Leicester City's …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Bayern Munich just broke Real Madrid's defensive math
Seven goals, two red cards, and the fastest strike of the season …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal and Manchester City are fighting for a title and a €100m future
Arsenal and Man City face a title showdown while battling for a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why the modern game still punishes aging playmakers like Gylfi Sigurdsson
As the former Everton and Swansea midfielder extends his playing career deep …
1 month, 2 weeks ago