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
Mateta is cuddling reporters and Glasner is dropping the hammer at Palace
Crystal Palace is currently a mix of chaotic joy and injury misery. …
6 months ago
Crystal Palace just demolished Fiorentina but the cost is starting to mount
Crystal Palace beat Fiorentina 3-0 with a 163% over-performance in xG, but …
6 months ago
Newcastle's tactical pivot to efficiency is about to hit a brick wall
As Newcastle prepare for a crucial Champions League showdown, Eddie Howe's new …
6 months agoLotte Wubben-Moy just ended the England defender debate for good
Lotte Wubben-Moy has spent years as England's favorite backup, but her recent …
6 months ago
Lotte Wubben-Moy is done being England’s defensive insurance policy
Lotte Wubben-Moy reflects on her journey from England 'stand-in' to essential starter, …
6 months ago
Why Carrick's ruthless new rule has United fans at each other's throats
Michael Carrick benched a star, changed the rules, and now Manchester United …
6 months ago
Ollie Watkins is broken and Aston Villa are paying the tactical price
The Aston Villa striker admits this is his toughest season. The tactical …
6 months ago
Physical decline forces Liverpool's hand on Salah and Robertson
As April fixture congestion hits its peak, Liverpool prepares to offload Andy …
6 months ago
The Premier League title race is turning into a total bloodbath
The Premier League title race is reaching a fever pitch as Guardiola, …
6 months ago
Tottenham's desperate hunt for stability: What De Zerbi actually brings
Roberto De Zerbi takes over a sinking Tottenham side with seven games …
6 months ago
Nuno finally has West Ham breathing again
West Ham finally clawed their way out of the relegation zone with …
6 months agoOn This Day in Football: April 11
April 11 is a day where football history reveals its darker edges, …
6 months agoForest and Villa arrive at a crossroads in the Europa League
As European quarter-finals approach, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa weigh the burden …
6 months ago
Augsburg choked away their best shot at three points
A missed penalty from Alexis Claude-Maurice proved the difference in a clunky, …
6 months ago
Michael Carrick is somehow saving Manchester United from themselves
Manchester United's recovery under Michael Carrick is a real thing, but the …
6 months ago
Bernardo Silva leaving marks the end of City's greatest era
Bernardo Silva's departure from Manchester City is a tactical earthquake. Here is …
6 months ago
Arsenal face a complex summer as transfer targets pile up
Arsenal's summer transfer planning is underway as the club targets defensive cover …
6 months ago
Nike’s kit disaster is the last thing players need before the World Cup
Nike is scrambling to fix a design flaw in their kits ahead …
6 months ago
West Ham and Wolves are fighting for more than just survival
West Ham and Wolves face off in a relegation-sensitive clash with both …
6 months ago
West Ham's reliance on Summerville reveals a lack of offensive depth
Crysencio Summerville accounts for 38% of West Ham's progressive carries, highlighting a …
6 months ago