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
Thomas Tuchel's England is a tactical fever dream we aren't ready for
Thomas Tuchel's tactical obsession is about to collide with England's Golden Generation, …
4 months, 3 weeks agoMexico's World Cup opener at the Azteca is a disaster waiting to happen
Everyone expects El Tri to cruise in the 2026 opening match, but …
4 months, 3 weeks agoArsenal and City go down to the wire in the ugliest title race yet
It all comes down to Sunday. The title race, the relegation scrap, …
4 months, 3 weeks agoReal Madrid will drag Alonso's masterclass into the mud
Bayer Leverkusen's beautiful tactical system is about to meet the chaotic, inevitable …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United's injury crisis is stalling their late-season momentum
Manchester United's late-season push is threatened by a mounting injury crisis and …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Xabi Alonso is walking into a Chelsea power struggle he might not win
Chelsea have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Xabi Alonso, granting him …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Xabi Alonso to Chelsea and the absolute chaos of the European scramble
Todd Boehly drops a managerial nuke during a Sunday clockwatch while nine …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United’s aggressive summer recruitment plans taking shape
Manchester United are aggressively targeting a £132m double swoop as they look …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Adam Wharton’s World Cup ticket hinges on the Conference League final
BBC pundits believe Adam Wharton can secure a spot in Thomas Tuchel's …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Most Chaotic Premier League Moments of the Season
From VAR disasters and high-line tactical suicide to stunning stoppage-time winners, we …
4 months, 3 weeks agoWest Ham are hurtling toward the Championship at breakneck speed
West Ham are hurtling toward the Championship, and Nuno's brutal honesty just …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Unforgettable Football Moments
From Aguero's unforgettable title winner to Rasmus Hojlund's abrupt £38m exit from …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal fans sweat MNF while Liverpool braces for defeat number twelve
Arsenal fans are terrified of the MNF jinx, while Liverpool supporters are …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Are Anderson & Wharton The Next Big Thing, Or Just Next Season's Bench Warmers?
Football fans are in a frenzy over the transfer speculation surrounding young …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Brentford's European dream hangs by a thread after Palace draw
A 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace leaves Brentford's European hopes relying on …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the 2025-2026 Football Season
The 2025-2026 season has been a brutal sorting mechanism. From Chelsea's managerial …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Gary Neville is fuming but the numbers behind Mo Salah's outburst are damning
Liverpool's underlying tactical metrics have plummeted this season, explaining exactly why Mo …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Manchester United Flashpoints of 2025-2026
From Michael Salisbury's VAR defiance at Old Trafford to Wayne Rooney's broken …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Eberechi Eze injury overshadows Crystal Palace dominance over Brentford
Crystal Palace's dominant performance against Brentford was marred by a significant non-contact …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Leeds and Brighton fought to a tactical standstill in a match devoid of chaos
A goalless draw highlighted the structural rigidity of both sides. When pressing …
4 months, 3 weeks ago