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 have reached the semi-finals but the attack is stalling
Arsenal's ascent to the Champions League semi-finals is a significant achievement, but …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are about to face their toughest test of the season
Arsenal's tactical evolution is being tested as fatigue hits. With the squad …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal injury woes mount ahead of high-stakes Manchester City tilt
Arsenal's title charge takes a hit as a key player exits the …
5 months, 3 weeks agoArsenal scraped through but the Champions League dreams look shaky
Arsenal survived the night, but this ugly result against Sporting CP feels …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Lionel Messi's legal woes and Mascherano's exit are ruining the vibes
Inter Miami is imploding. Between a fraud lawsuit against Messi and Mascherano's …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Bayern Munich have blueprint to stop anyone after Real Madrid masterclass
Bayern Munich's demolition of Real Madrid suggests they have fixed their defensive …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Noni Madueke injury fallout clouds Arsenal's quarter-final rotation
Noni Madueke is out for Arsenal's clash with Sporting. Max Dowman slots …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Messi faces off-pitch distraction as Inter Miami eyes new heights
Lionel Messi is being sued over fraud allegations, but the real test …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Transfer Tussles: Arsenal Builds, Liverpool Holds Firm
Arsenal is adopting an aggressive transfer strategy, pursuing both a Norwegian wonderkid …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Michael Olise is proving Bayern were right to ignore the injury risks
Michael Olise is averaging 0.88 goal involvements per 90 minutes at Bayern, …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Retired stars are finally taking the financial abuse fight to Downing Street
Sir Keir Starmer has ordered the Treasury to meet with retired footballers …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Ekitike's Nightmare: Liverpool Stunned by Striker's Season-Ending Injury
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike suffered a suspected Achilles injury during Tuesday's Champions …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Martin Odegaard confirms injury blow ahead of Arsenal's defining week
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has confirmed he will miss tomorrow's European quarter-final …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Newcastle are about to sell Anthony Gordon to Bayern Munich
Anthony Gordon is at a career crossroads as Newcastle face a PSR …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Arne Slot's Liverpool: A Summer Defined by Sales, Not Splurge
Arne Slot's stated need to 'sell before buying' signals a challenging summer …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Man United's Michael Olise Obsession Enters a Critical Phase
Manchester United's long-standing interest in Michael Olise is reaching a critical point, …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Bayern's English Shopping Spree: Who Kompany Will Actually Sign
Bayern Munich, under Vincent Kompany, have turned their sights on the Premier …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's Season Is On The Line In Bergamo
After a stunning 2-0 defeat at Anfield, Liverpool face a monumental task …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Painful Title Race Reality Checks of the Arteta Era
From the infamous Anfield collapse to their latest 2026 stumble, we rank …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Top Moments Shaping the 2026 Football Season
Ipswich Town's promotion bid hits a wall at Portsmouth, plus a breakdown …
5 months, 3 weeks ago