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
Michael Carrick is walking a tightrope at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick is fighting for his professional life at Old Trafford, and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Football's Hard Truths: When Heroes Stumble
A former World Cup star facing serious charges, a Manchester United legend …
1 month, 3 weeks agoBrighton face a touchline crisis at Burnley as Hurzeler watches from the stands
Brighton travels to Turf Moor without manager Fabian Hurzeler, who faces a …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Virgil van Dijk is right: Liverpool’s defensive chaos is unacceptable
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has slammed the team's 'unacceptable' form ahead …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments That Shaped the 2026 Football Season
From Celtic's ultras return to the injury crisis at Arsenal, we rank …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's move for Endemann is a masterclass in low-risk scouting
Liverpool is shopping for bargains while the rest of the WSL burns …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's summer of change is brewing regardless of the trophy haul
Arsenal's summer plans are centering on a major squad clear-out and high-stakes …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ross County's Last Stand: Can Kettlewell's Men Escape the Drop Again?
Ross County faces Queen's Park tomorrow in a critical match, battling to …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Howe's resolute commitment signals Newcastle's late European push
Following speculation regarding his future, Eddie Howe has declared he is "100 …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Enzo Fernandez is testing Liam Rosenior's patience at Chelsea
Enzo Fernandez's stats show a 14% drop in Chelsea's win rate when …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arne Slot is running out of time to fix this Liverpool mess
Following a disastrous Champions League defeat to PSG, Liverpool's season is hanging …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Enzo Fernandez is nearing the exit door as Real Madrid rumors heat up
Enzo Fernandez was dropped for Chelsea's 7-0 FA Cup win over Port …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Arteta Era Moments So Far
Evaluating the ten defining moments of Mikel Arteta's tenure at Arsenal as …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Football's Ultimate High-Pressure Moments
From split-second tactical risks to undeniable elite mentality, we rank the ten …
1 month, 3 weeks agoForest playing it small is the most Nottingham thing ever
Nottingham Forest is playing for survival, but that 'loser energy' is exactly …
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Manchester United eye shock double raid for Arsenal wonderkids
Manchester United are pivoting to Arsenal prospects Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's post-Salah recruitment plan faces early pressure
Mohamed Salah's impending exit forces Liverpool into a high-stakes search for a …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Roberto De Zerbi’s start at Tottenham marred by fresh injury setback
Roberto De Zerbi’s arrival at Tottenham has been complicated by a new …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Mohammed Kudus injury setback leaves Tottenham in early trouble
Mohammed Kudus faces a fresh injury setback, leaving new Spurs boss Roberto …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's brutal summer math ignores the cost of success
Arteta is looking to offload five first-teamers to fix a squad that …
1 month, 3 weeks ago