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
Arsenal must exorcise the Carabao Cup ghost before the season slips away
Mikel Arteta's preoccupation with Arsenal's Carabao Cup defeat suggests a psychological roadblock …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Coventry are basically home and dry in the Championship
Coventry City is running away with the Championship, leaving the rest of …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Phil Parkinson turns into a refereeing content creator
Phil Parkinson is taking his frustration with referees to the next level …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Morgan Rogers is testing the market as Aston Villa brace for summer interest
Morgan Rogers is angling for a summer exit from Aston Villa. We …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Alisson setback leaves Liverpool scrambling as crunch fixtures loom
Arne Slot confirms Alisson Becker faces an extended layoff, leaving Liverpool's defensive …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Casemiro is finished at Old Trafford and his exit is inevitable
Casemiro's time at Manchester United is clearly winding down. With declining mobility, …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Marcus Rashford faces a make-or-break month at Barcelona
With Raphinha out, Marcus Rashford must replace a goal contribution every 108 …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Wrexham's playoff push shows they belong in the Championship
Wrexham’s gritty recovery against West Brom puts them firmly in the Championship …
1 month, 4 weeks agoOxford United are allergic to winning and it's killing us
Oxford United's recent draw with Hull City has left fans divided between …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Championship promotion race is turning into a chaotic free-for-all
The Championship promotion scrap has turned into a high-stakes psychological war, with …
1 month, 4 weeks agoChampionship promotion race enters the final sprint
The EFL Championship promotion race is turning into a war of attrition …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
The 2026 season has redefined the hierarchy of English football, moving away …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Morgan Rogers is the Premier League's most intriguing summer target
Morgan Rogers is drawing heavy interest from Liverpool and Arsenal. We break …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
From Foden's resurgence to the tactical chaos of Serie A, we rank …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Chelsea aren't waiting for summer; four deals already in the bag
Chelsea have secured four pre-agreed summer signings for £55m, allowing Liam Rosenior …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Chelsea are burning money and fans have seen enough
Chelsea's latest financial disaster puts them at the top of the table …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Sam Kerr's Denver move is a gamble Chelsea can't afford
Sam Kerr is reportedly heading to Denver Summit, leaving Chelsea with a …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Tottenham gamble on De Zerbi and a needed squad overhaul
Tottenham turn to Roberto De Zerbi to save their season. Tactical shifts, …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Allan loses his cool in a Fluminense nightmare
Former Liverpool man Allan saw red in a bizarre turn of events …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: The Woking Era Begins
Jermain Defoe's arrival at Woking has signaled a massive shift for the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago