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
Ekitike's Nightmare: Liverpool Stunned by Striker's Season-Ending Injury
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike suffered a suspected Achilles injury during Tuesday's Champions …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Martin Odegaard confirms injury blow ahead of Arsenal's defining week
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has confirmed he will miss tomorrow's European quarter-final …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle are about to sell Anthony Gordon to Bayern Munich
Anthony Gordon is at a career crossroads as Newcastle face a PSR …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Arne Slot's Liverpool: A Summer Defined by Sales, Not Splurge
Arne Slot's stated need to 'sell before buying' signals a challenging summer …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Man United's Michael Olise Obsession Enters a Critical Phase
Manchester United's long-standing interest in Michael Olise is reaching a critical point, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Bayern's English Shopping Spree: Who Kompany Will Actually Sign
Bayern Munich, under Vincent Kompany, have turned their sights on the Premier …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's Season Is On The Line In Bergamo
After a stunning 2-0 defeat at Anfield, Liverpool face a monumental task …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Painful Title Race Reality Checks of the Arteta Era
From the infamous Anfield collapse to their latest 2026 stumble, we rank …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Top Moments Shaping the 2026 Football Season
Ipswich Town's promotion bid hits a wall at Portsmouth, plus a breakdown …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal fans are losing their minds over the title race
Arsenal fans are spiraling as Mikel Arteta questions the squad's title mentality …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Michael Carrick is walking a tightrope at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick’s position is looking increasingly precarious as United’s Champions League ambitions …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Championship automatic promotion race is absolutely collapsing into chaos
The Championship promotion race has tightened significantly after Ipswich's defeat at Portsmouth, …
1 month, 2 weeks agoEngland’s win over Spain hides a lingering tactical headache
England beat Spain at Wembley, but defensive dependency and a lack of …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United eye Bournemouth overhaul as summer plans shift
Manchester United are monitoring Bournemouth stars while simultaneously weighing a managerial change, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Javier Mascherano leaves Inter Miami in shocking post-title departure
Javier Mascherano has resigned as Inter Miami manager after a disastrous start …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined the 2026 football …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal face the Etihad wall with no room for error
Arsenal travel to the Etihad today for a title decider that threatens …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Barcelona have a mountain to climb against Simeone's compact wall
Barcelona face a grueling uphill battle tonight at the Metropolitano as they …
1 month, 2 weeks agoBarca benched Rashford and Lewy and the internet is losing it
Hansi Flick has stunned the football world by benching Marcus Rashford and …
1 month, 2 weeks agoAndoni Iraola leaving Bournemouth is a total disaster for the Premier League
Andoni Iraola is ditching Bournemouth and it's a total disaster for the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago