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
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2025-26 Premier League Season
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined the 2025-26 Premier …
5 months, 1 week ago
Eddie Howe buys himself time as Newcastle finally click against Brighton
A decisive 3-1 victory over Brighton at St James' Park has temporarily …
5 months, 1 week ago
Milan are gambling everything on the Champions League by resting Modric
Fabio Grosso is taking a massive risk by omitting Luka Modric for …
5 months, 1 week ago
Wrexham's collapse shows why the EFL final day is pure chaos
Wrexham's agonizing draw against Middlesbrough highlighted a glaring flaw in final-day tactics. …
5 months, 1 week agoDan Burn's header exposes Brighton's ongoing set-piece nightmare
Newcastle's second goal highlighted a persistent structural flaw in how possession-heavy sides …
5 months, 1 week ago
Tactical paralysis will define the EFL final day
When survival or promotion is on the line, systemic football collapses. A …
5 months, 1 week agoTop 10: The Definitive Moments That Shaped Footballing History
From Istanbul to the Maracanazo, we rank the ten defining moments that …
5 months, 1 week agoBrighton are exposing Newcastle's positional brittleness
A sharp tactical breakdown of why Brighton's movement is currently dismantling Newcastle …
5 months, 1 week agoArsenal vs. Lyonnes: The final showdown that actually matters
Arsenal's massive clash with Lyonnes isn't just a game; it's a legacy-defining …
5 months, 1 week agoElla Toone is finally back and Manchester United fans can exhale
Ella Toone is back, and Manchester United's attack finally looks like it …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Champions Who Defined Their Era
From the hardwood to the pitch, we rank the ten most influential …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Milan's trip to Sassuolo is a trap masquerading as a formality
Milan's trip to Sassuolo isn't just about three points; it's a high-stakes …
5 months, 1 week ago
Heartbreak for Arsenal as Eva Janssen Ruled Out of Champions League Semi-Final with ACL Tear
Arsenal's Champions League hopes have been dealt a devastating blow as star …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Storylines Defining Nottingham Forest's Chaotic Season Run-In
Nottingham Forest finds itself at a turbulent crossroads as the 2025/26 season …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Paul Pogba's Most Iconic Moments
From World Cup heroics to his recent medical nightmare at Monaco, we …
5 months, 1 week ago
Elliot Anderson's Ascent: Can Forest Follow Their New Midfield Maestro?
Nottingham Forest's season hinges on finding consistent leadership, and Elliot Anderson's reported …
5 months, 1 week ago
Barcelona confirm Olivia Rodrigo for El Clasico kit
Barcelona have confirmed Olivia Rodrigo will be their front-of-shirt sponsor for the …
5 months, 1 week agoOn This Day in Football: May 02
From the birth of the false nine in Madrid to the absolute …
5 months, 1 week ago
PSG and Bayern Munich are circling Gabriel Magalhaes as Arsenal feel the burn
With Mikel Arteta complaining about squad fatigue and a Premier League panel …
5 months, 1 week ago
The 2026 football calendar is officially a ticking time bomb
We are exactly 41 days away from the biggest World Cup in …
5 months, 1 week ago