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
VAR inconsistency is turning the FA Cup semifinals into a farce
Officiating inconsistencies and the rising toxicity in fan culture are currently overshadowing …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Edinburgh is currently a riot and the Rangers title charge is in the bin
As Rangers undergo a spectacular title race collapse, the Edinburgh Derby is …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's defensive wall cracks as Steph Catley misses Lyon semi-final
Arsenal face a defensive crisis in their UWCL semi-final as Steph Catley …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United's 13-player exodus is a necessary disaster
INEOS is planning a 13-player clear-out that includes Marcus Rashford and Rasmus …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool fans are spiraling after the Crystal Palace win
One limp from Salah and half the internet is in mourning. We …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Champions Who Defined Their Era
Ranking the top 10 Champions League winners by tactical impact, sheer dominance, …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
FIFA's World Cup expansion math is finally catching up to them
FIFA is forced to hike 2026 prize money as the expansion to …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea are clinical while United are busy tripping over their own feet
Chelsea take an early lead at Everton while Manchester United struggle to …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Wrexham and Frank Lampard are about to crash the Premier League party
Frank Lampard is finding out that competing with Hollywood isn't as easy …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Benjamin Mendy's Polish detour is the weirdest career move in years
From a £52m fee at Manchester City to the Polish top flight, …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Milan-Juve: A Clash of Italian Football Titans
Milan and Juventus clash in a pivotal Serie A encounter, with both …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Callum Wilson saves West Ham from the brink as pressure mounts on Everton
Callum Wilson's stoppage-time strike keeps West Ham afloat as David Moyes cries …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Iconic FA Cup Chapters
From Matthews to the Crazy Gang, we rank the ten FA Cup …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea are in total administrative freefall before the UCL semis
With the UCL semi-finals just days away, Chelsea's decision to sack Liam …
5 months, 2 weeks agoCeltic have zero room for error in the Scottish Premiership title race
Celtic have pulled level with Hearts, but their tactical fragility in breaking …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea's internal chaos hits a breaking point before Leeds FA Cup clash
Chelsea bolsters caretaker staff with academy coaches ahead of FA Cup semi-final …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Celtic need Daizen Maeda at full tilt for the title stretch
Daizen Maeda is back to full fitness for Celtic as they chase …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal win big at St. James' Park but the cost is mounting
Arsenal survived a bruising encounter at Newcastle, but the injuries to Bukayo …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's top-four bid takes a hit with Salah injury status confirmed
Liverpool's Champions League hopes face uncertainty after Mohamed Salah suffers a hamstring …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Unai Emery's selection gamble at Fulham backfires as injury concerns mount
Unai Emery's decision to prioritize the Premier League over squad rest has …
5 months, 2 weeks ago