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
Nottingham Forest lose Hudson-Odoi for the rest of the season
A serious injury ends Callum Hudson-Odoi's campaign, dealing a massive blow to …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Bayern Munich win 35th title as physical toll of the season comes into focus
Bayern Munich secured their 35th German top-flight title with bizarre cockatoo T-shirts, …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Shocking Flashpoints in Football History
From the chaos of the Paraguay derby to Messi finally climbing the …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Bayern won the league, but their midfield is begging to be destroyed in Europe
Harry Kane finally has his league title. But as Bayern Munich pivot …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Patrick Vieira is right about City even if Gary Neville doubts them
Patrick Vieira and Gary Neville are at odds over Pep Guardiola's hunger …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Ipswich's controversial draw with Boro exposes the chaos of the run-in
A deep tactical dive into Ipswich's dramatic 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough, and …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Man United's £80m defensive fix rests entirely on Michael Carrick
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a summer move for Sporting CP's Ousmane …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal face a decisive crossroads after Manchester City tactical setback
Arsenal's recent stumble against Manchester City leaves Mikel Arteta at a career-defining …
5 months, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Football: April 20
From George Graham’s disciplined title run to the tactical wars of the …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool and Everton both reeling after grim Merseyside Derby injuries
Liverpool and Everton suffer major personnel blows as Giorgi Mamardashvili and Jarrad …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Morgan Gibbs-White is the tactical linchpin for Forest's survival
Morgan Gibbs-White's repositioning triggered a 38% increase in penalty area touches, proving …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The defining moments of Aston Villa's season
A deep dive into the highs and lows of Aston Villa's 2026 …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Haaland versus Gabriel sets a poisonous tone for the title run-in
The clash between Erling Haaland and Gabriel at the Etihad isn't just …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are choking their way out of a title
Arsenal's title hopes are rapidly turning into a comedy of errors as …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Bayern Munich wrap up Bundesliga title in dominant fashion
Bayern Munich secured their 35th league title with a 4-2 win over …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool and Chelsea injury crises deepen after weekend chaos
Liverpool's Giorgi Mamardashvili faces a lengthy recovery following a derby collision, while …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsene Wenger's offside experiment hits the pitch in Canada
Arsene Wenger's experimental offside rule has seen its first validated goal during …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Martin O'Neill just booked a Scottish Cup final that feels like a fever dream
Celtic's wild extra-time victory over St Mirren has set up a box-office …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool’s midfield rebuild shows the dangers of a high-stakes gamble
Liverpool’s pursuit of a record-breaking midfielder reveals a desperate tactical pivot that …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Man City and Real Madrid are about to break football again
Manchester City and Real Madrid prepare for a tactical showdown that will …
5 months, 3 weeks ago