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
Arsenal just dropped a 7-0 nuke to keep the WSL title race alive
Arsenal demolished Leicester City 7-0 to seal their relegation, but more importantly, …
5 months, 1 week agoOn This Day in Football: April 30
April 30 is a day of power shifts and emotional exorcisms. From …
5 months, 1 week ago
Crystal Palace are staring at a massive European milestone
Crystal Palace head to Poland for a massive European semi-final, but boardroom …
5 months, 1 week ago
Matheus Cunha injury status creates immediate problem for Manchester United
Matheus Cunha remains sidelined with a hip injury as Manchester United explores …
5 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal drop a seven-goal nuke on Leicester and put Man City on notice
A brutal 7-0 dismantling of Leicester City didn't just relegate the Foxes, …
5 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal will channel their Madrid fury to crush Atletico in Leg 2
Mikel Arteta is furious about the VAR overturn on Eberechi Eze. But …
5 months, 1 week agoCrystal Palace's European dream faces a brutal reality check against Shakhtar
Oliver Glasner has turned Palace into a pressing machine, but Shakhtar Donetsk's …
5 months, 1 week ago
Havertz and Timber absences leave Arsenal bruised after Madrid draw
Arsenal escaped the Metropolitano with a draw, but injuries to Kai Havertz …
5 months, 1 week agoPSG and Bayern just broke the Champions League with a nine-goal fever dream
If you spent Tuesday night looking at a spreadsheet instead of watching …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Aston Villa's Rashford move is a massive statistical gamble
A 70-year-old GK in Spain and Villa's pursuit of Marcus Rashford prove …
5 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid leave us hanging in Champions League thriller
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played out a classic European stalemate, and the …
5 months, 1 week ago
Dominic Solanke's season is likely over as Tottenham's nightmare deepens
Spurs fear Dominic Solanke has suffered a season-ending hamstring injury, compounding the …
5 months, 1 week ago
Spurs want Marcus Rashford but Postecoglou might regret it
Sky Sports reports Spurs have a genuine interest in Marcus Rashford. On …
5 months, 1 week ago
Man United's fire sale is here and the Michael Carrick debate is raging
From Bruno Fernandes holding the club hostage to Casemiro dreaming of South …
5 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea fans melt down as Mudryk's four-year ban ruins the masterplan
The internet is having a field day as Mykhailo Mudryk appeals a …
5 months, 1 week ago
Mudryk’s doping appeal is the chaotic finale this Chelsea era deserves
Mykhailo Mudryk's doping appeal is sending the football world into a frenzy. …
5 months, 1 week ago
United prepare bid for Bundesliga creator while City and Chelsea fight for Belgian
Manchester United are readying a €40m bid for a Norwegian creator while …
5 months, 1 week ago
Where Bayern and PSG would actually finish in the Premier League
A chaotic nine-goal Champions League thriller sparked the ultimate pub debate: How …
5 months, 1 week ago
FIFA just bullied the IRS and football fans are absolutely losing it
With 43 days until kickoff, FIFA has successfully bullied the US Treasury …
5 months, 1 week ago
Manchester City's brutal fixture pile-up is about to hand Arsenal the title
Pep Guardiola's side faces a grueling three matches in seven days after …
5 months, 1 week ago