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
Tottenham's relegation dogfight is the funniest storyline of 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has to pull off a miracle at Stamford Bridge …
4 months, 3 weeks agoPep is finally calling it quits and the party is over at the Etihad
Pep Guardiola is finally checking out of Manchester, and the party at …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Did Kai Havertz get away with a massive robbery at the Emirates?
Kai Havertz escaped a red card against Burnley, and the internet is …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Pep Guardiola faces the ultimate dental appointment at Bournemouth
Manchester City face an unbeaten Bournemouth side in a high-stakes Premier League …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of the 2025/26 Season So Far
From boardroom bans to brutal cup finals, the first half of 2026 …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The PFA charity scandal is a betrayal of football's forgotten players
A Charity Commission inquiry has confirmed what many suspected: serious mismanagement and …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Mikel Arteta is suddenly the biggest Bournemouth fan alive
Arsenal have pushed Manchester City to the absolute limit, but their Premier …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why taking Neymar to the 2026 World Cup is a massive medical gamble
Brazil has officially named Neymar to their 2026 World Cup squad. A …
4 months, 3 weeks agoArsenal's title hopes hinge on a massive goal difference boost against Burnley
Arsenal aren't just looking for three points today. They need to obliterate …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Raheem Sterling is staring at a bleak future after Feyenoord flop
Raheem Sterling is headed for free agency after an abysmal stint at …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Unforgettable Moments in Football History
From World Cup heroics to impossible domestic triumphs, we rank the ten …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Roberto Lopes is taking the League of Ireland to the World Cup
Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto Lopes has been named in Cape Verde's historic …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
PSG face a tactical void in Budapest after Dembele's 27-minute exit
PSG's xG per 90 drops by 0.76 without Ousmane Dembele, a statistical …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Ousmane Dembele is winning his race to be fit for the Champions League final
PSG manager Luis Enrique is managing Ousmane Dembele with extreme caution ahead …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why keeping Steve Holland is Michael Carrick's smartest Man Utd move
Retaining Steve Holland gives Michael Carrick the defensive architect he needs to …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid's Mourinho return defies all modern logic
Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid, but the move ignores the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The timeline is entirely broken over Matheus Cunha's goal
Dermot Gallagher finally admitted what everyone was screaming about, and now the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool fans are having a complete meltdown over life after Salah
Jeremy Jacquet is arriving, but the fanbase is completely consumed by the …
4 months, 3 weeks agoMan United fans hit rock bottom while Ampadu saves Leeds
United fans are furious after Morato's equalizer for Forest, while Leeds supporters …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Crystal Palace are about to ruin Arsenal's title hopes as City watch
As the Premier League season reaches its climax in late May, Crystal …
4 months, 3 weeks ago