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
Man United's midfield rebuild starts with Ederson as Carrick gets the green light
Manchester United are racing to secure Atalanta's Ederson as Michael Carrick nears …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
FA Cup Final: City's Dominance Divides the Football Faithful
The football world is abuzz (and bickering) ahead of the FA Cup …
4 months, 3 weeks agoFrance’s World Cup squad has zero excuses to lose this tournament
France just announced a roster that looks like a cheat code, but …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
France's World Cup squad has a fatal tactical flaw built around its biggest stars
Didier Deschamps has announced his 26-man squad led by Mbappe and Ballon …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Wildest Football Moments of the Modern Era
From touchline espionage to World Cup meltdowns, football is defined as much …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Mateta's shock France call-up changes everything for their World Cup hopes
Jean-Philippe Mateta is heading to the World Cup. Didier Deschamps has finally …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Walsall finally make their move with the Grant appointment
Walsall have moved quickly to appoint Grant as their new head coach …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Football
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments in modern football, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic need more than luck to survive their final league stretch
Celtic's reliance on peripheral play and shaky VAR decisions hides a deeper …
4 months, 3 weeks agoAC Milan's 'Ritiro' Obsession Is a Joke That Stopped Being Funny
AC Milan keeps turning to the 'ritiro' as a solution for poor …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Man United's nostalgia trip masks a brutal summer reality
The new 1970s retro kit is a beautiful distraction from a broken …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The brutal numbers that prove May football is built entirely on fear
Tactical idealism dies in May. A look at the grim xG numbers …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's midfield rethink: Why Declan Rice is facing the exit door
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move to sell Declan Rice to facilitate …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Phil Foden is dragging Man City back into the title race
Manchester City needed a spark against Crystal Palace, and Phil Foden delivered. …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Oliver Glasner just said what the rest of the league is thinking
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner surrendered to the inevitable after a 3-0 …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Oliver Glasner admitted the truth after City dismantled Palace
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner didn't hold back after his side's 3-0 …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal prep £130k title party as City refuse to surrender
Arsenal are on the verge of ending a 22-year Premier League drought, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are charging six figures for a title party they haven't earned yet
Arsenal's attempt to end a 22-year title drought is being met with …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Premier League title race is officially a nervous wreck
Manchester City are closing the gap, Celtic fans are melting down over …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are doing the most Arsenal things possible right now
Arsenal are two weeks away from a historic Champions League final, but …
4 months, 3 weeks ago