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
Alessia Russo just ended the Arsenal number nine debate
Alessia Russo's North London Derby hat-trick has silenced critics and ignited a …
2 months ago
Juventus have identified Mateo Retegui as their primary summer target
Juventus have identified Mateo Retegui as their primary summer target as Max …
2 months ago
Arsenal's embrace of the Fergie playbook will finally break Man City
As the Premier League title race enters its final stretch, Mikel Arteta …
2 months ago
Ivory Coast's defensive perfection is a statistical miracle built on pragmatism
Ivory Coast enter their friendly with Scotland having conceded 0 goals in …
2 months ago
Leicester fans are reaching breaking point after Brighton snooze-fest
A dismal 1-0 home loss to Brighton has left Leicester fans questioning …
2 months ago
Liverpool are ready to raid Everton and Inter to fix their biggest flaws
Liverpool are reportedly leading the race for Everton's James Garner in a …
2 months ago
Daniel Levy is about to gamble the house on Roberto De Zerbi
As Tottenham Hotspur enters talks with Roberto De Zerbi following Igor Tudor's …
2 months agoBryan Robson and Hasselbaink are sounding the alarm at United and Chelsea
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson is on a crusade against 'evil con …
2 months ago
Klopp’s charity return reminds us why he’s right to stay retired
Jurgen Klopp's 2.07 PPG legacy is a statistical ceiling that the German …
2 months ago
Top 10: Transformative Stadium Moments in Modern Football
The bricks and mortar of football dictate the financial future of the …
2 months ago
You cannot just quit your football club (even if they ruin your weekend)
The BBC dropped an article asking if fans can stop supporting their …
2 months ago
Why Elliot Anderson is Thomas Tuchel's ultimate World Cup wildcard
The 2026 World Cup is exactly 73 days away, and Thomas Tuchel …
2 months ago
Manchester United’s £150m pursuit of Cole Palmer is a tactical nightmare
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a £150m move for Chelsea's Cole Palmer, …
2 months ago
VAR is killing football's greatest drug and fans are finally done
A massive 75% of fans now actively oppose VAR. The technology was …
2 months ago
Tottenham's manager search exposes a completely broken tactical blueprint
Igor Tudor is out, and Spurs are spending the March international break …
2 months ago
Man City's medical freeze-out is pushing Phil Foden toward the exit door
Phil Foden's sudden lack of playing time isn't just a tactical choice. …
2 months ago
Arsenal are cruising to the title while Spurs are staring at the Championship
Arsenal sit nine points clear with an easy run-in, while Tottenham sack …
2 months ago
Belgium just humiliated the USMNT and Tuchel is finally dropping Maguire
Just 74 days out from the World Cup, the USMNT gets battered …
2 months ago
Spurs in critical condition: Tudor walks and the £15m Solanke mistake
Igor Tudor's chaotic Tottenham reign is over. With the club seeking a …
2 months ago
Spurs firesale: Solanke set for exit as Man United circle £43m star
Tier 2 sources report a massive summer clear-out at Tottenham Hotspur following …
2 months ago