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
Top 10: Defining Football Transfers and Off-Field Power Moves
Breaking down the top ten defining moments, transfers, and managerial pivots reshaping …
2 months ago
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid eye high-stakes defensive shakeups
Arsenal pursue Ezri Konsa while Atletico Madrid tracks Cristian Romero. We analyze …
2 months ago
Chelsea and United head into a brutal final week of pre-season
Pre-season is reaching its breaking point. Chelsea and Manchester United head into …
2 months ago
Martin O'Neill's hospital stint could derail Celtic's fragile start
Celtic started their Premiership title defence with a narrow 1-0 win over …
2 months ago
Why Ben Whiteman is Wrexham's most decisive sign of intent yet
Wrexham's signing of Preston captain Ben Whiteman on a 3-year deal brings …
2 months ago
Matthias Jaissle brings a high-octane gamble to Newcastle
Matthias Jaissle brings a high-pressing, 18.4 shots-per-game system to Newcastle, trading defensive …
2 months ago
Chelsea worry as Cole Palmer misses friendly with injury
Cole Palmer's injury scare dominates Chelsea's latest friendly update as the squad …
2 months ago
Top 10: Top Moments in Modern Football History
From Aguero's 93:20 strike to Messi's World Cup coronation in Lusail, we …
2 months ago
Mohamed Salah in Trabzon is a fever dream turning into reality
Mohamed Salah has arrived in Turkey to join Trabzonspor. It's a seismic …
2 months ago
Top 10: Vinicius Junior – The Summer’s Most Volatile Variable
An analytical breakdown of the Vinicius Junior transfer saga, ranking the key …
2 months ago
Crystal Palace are hitting a wall this summer
Crystal Palace is facing a summer of stagnation as financial constraints paralyze …
2 months agoArsenal's midfield spacing against Real Betis will reveal Arteta's real intentions
Mikel Arteta starts Christos Tzolis and Max Dowman against Real Betis in …
2 months agoArsenal's Dublin dress rehearsal will expose Arteta's midfield progression flaw
Arsenal face Real Betis in Dublin tonight following a 4-1 win over …
2 months ago
Arsenal's move for Ezri Konsa: A desperate chase for defensive depth
Arsenal are pushing for Ezri Konsa to shore up their backline, but …
2 months ago
De Zerbi eyes £65m Nicolas Jackson as Spurs push for double attack update
Roberto De Zerbi is pushing for aggressive attacking additions at Tottenham, with …
2 months ago
Infantino’s FIFA tenure is statistically failing the sport
FIFA's revenue rose 34.5% in the last cycle, yet Infantino's shift toward …
2 months ago
Chelsea’s Hong Kong preseason trip is already a headache
Chelsea's trip to Hong Kong resulted in a lackluster 1-0 loss to …
2 months ago
FIFA is spiraling and the Infantino era looks finished
Gianni Infantino's presidency is on the brink as FIFA calls an emergency …
2 months ago
Mohamed Salah's move to Trabzonspor signals a massive shift for the Pro League
Mohamed Salah has officially left Liverpool for Trabzonspor after nine years, leaving …
2 months ago
Manchester United's goalkeeper clearout exposes an erratic recruitment strategy
Manchester United are sanctioning the exits of Altay Bayindir and Radek Vitek …
2 months ago