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
Lamine Yamal is ready to turn Barcelona’s domestic cruise into European glory
Lamine Yamal's dominance in the Barcelona derby has effectively ended the La …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Allegri is running out of excuses as Milan sink toward a new low
A tactical autopsy of AC Milan's 0-3 disaster against Udinese, examining Allegri's …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Tottenham’s high line just became a suicide pact without Cristian Romero
Cristian Romero's season-ending knee injury isn't just a personnel loss—it's a tactical …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Arne Slot's Champions League dream hinges on a 17-year-old and a backup keeper
Liverpool face a daunting 2-0 deficit against PSG with a squad decimated …
1 month, 2 weeks agoDaniel Levy is making more than the entire Spurs Women’s team combined
Daniel Levy's final pay stub at Spurs is a middle finger to …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Another Week, Another VAR Disaster? Rangers' Falkirk Goal Ignites Familiar Fury
A contentious goal in the Rangers vs. Falkirk match has reignited the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal are folding under the pressure of the title race
Arsenal's recent Premier League stumble against Bournemouth signals a deeper tactical issue …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kobbie Mainoo set for new Manchester United deal under Michael Carrick
Manchester United's hierarchy is moving quickly to tie down Kobbie Mainoo to …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Tottenham are spiraling and Cristian Romero is the lightning rod
Tottenham Hotspur are in crisis following a 1-0 loss to Sunderland, with …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Spurs in the Mud: A Look at the Premier League's Most Shocking Relegation Battle
Following a pathetic 1-0 loss to Sunderland, Tottenham are officially in the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Tottenham are staring at the Championship and Wolves will push them closer
A 14-game winless run has Spurs on the brink of relegation. Roberto …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Man City demolish Chelsea 3-0 as title race with Arsenal reaches boiling point
Manchester City dismantled Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to crank up the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Erling Haaland's ankle setback forces City back to the drawing board
Erling Haaland's grade-two ankle sprain leaves Manchester City scrambling for a tactical …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea are repeating their mistakes and the data proves it
Chelsea's latest struggle against Manchester City reveals a recurring failure in tactical …
1 month, 2 weeks agoBooking a World Cup table in April is absolute insanity
Booking a pub table for the World Cup in April is peak …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea are stuck in a loop of expensive mediocrity
Chelsea's latest encounter with Manchester City exposes the rot, technical bankruptcy, and …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Manchester City's resurgence forces the league back into a corner
Manchester City's resurgence is built on an increased 2.4 goals per match …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle and Manchester United face off in a midfield standoff
Newcastle United are targeting Manuel Ugarte as Manchester United's midfield dysfunction continues, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Gary Neville is finally saying what every Chelsea fan is thinking
Gary Neville claims Chelsea's 'inexperience across the club' is the real reason …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool and Villa are turning the Champions League race into a comedy of errors
Liverpool scrapes past Fulham, Unai Emery finds 'excitement' in a boring draw, …
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