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 Moments in Modern Football
From Aguero's 93:20 moment to the madness of Brazil 7-1, we rank …
2 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool fans are losing their minds over Arne Slot dropping the hammer in pre-season
Liverpool fans are intensely debating Arne Slot's decision to banish a star …
2 months, 1 week ago
Post-match reality check: Tottenham's soft landing in New Zealand
Tottenham's 2-0 win over Auckland FC was a dress rehearsal, but tactical …
2 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal face early fitness concerns as Yan Diomande joins the treatment table
Arsenal's defensive rotation takes an early hit as Yan Diomande is ruled …
2 months, 1 week ago
Man United target Yan Diomande as Sporting CP set clear asking price
Manchester United are monitoring Sporting CP winger Yan Diomande, but the Portuguese …
2 months, 1 week agoTop 10: The Definitive Football Moments of the 2025/26 Season
A deep dive into the ten defining moments of the 2025/26 season, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: vinicius
The transfer saga surrounding Vinicius Junior has spiked in intensity, moving from …
2 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool's defensive gamble is already showing cracks
Jeremy Jacquet’s arrival at Liverpool signals a shift in transfer strategy, but …
2 months, 1 week ago
Iraola's chaotic Liverpool transition needs more than 4-2 wins
Liverpool's 4-2 win over Sunderland masks severe defensive gaps that Andoni Iraola …
2 months, 1 week agoThis Week in Football: Iraola's Start and Arsenal's Ambition (Jul 20–Jul 26, 2026)
Iraola makes a winning start at Liverpool, Arsenal test the waters for …
2 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool cannot rely on individual magic to mask defensive fragility
Liverpool's win over Sunderland masked serious structural issues that will haunt them …
2 months, 1 week ago
Joe Gomez injury concern leaves Liverpool defense thin again
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola deals with another fitness crisis as Joe Gomez …
2 months, 1 week ago
Tottenham's aggressive recruitment push targets Savinho and Bergvall
Tottenham's pursuit of Savinho is progressing, but Newcastle's interest in Lucas Bergvall …
2 months, 1 week ago
Tottenham target Savinho as Carlos Baleba and Lucas Bergvall dominate headlines
Fabrizio Romano confirms Tottenham's move for £60m-rated Savinho is 'absolutely on', while …
2 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal chasing Vinicius Jr is the ultimate high-stakes gamble
Arsenal's interest in Vinicius Jr is the spicy rumor setting the market …
2 months, 1 week ago
Tottenham are playing a dangerous game with Lucas Bergvall’s future
Tottenham's recruitment structure is in the spotlight as Newcastle prepares a bid …
2 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool vs Sunderland pre-season kickoff is pure July madness
Liverpool and Sunderland are taking their pre-season clash to America, proving that …
2 months, 1 week ago
Andoni Iraola faces a squad crisis before his first Liverpool match
Andoni Iraola's opening match as Liverpool manager faces a significant hurdle as …
2 months, 1 week ago
Danilo's exit highlights Rangers' ongoing rebuilding struggle
Danilo's loan move exposes the underlying volatility in Rangers' attacking metrics and …
2 months, 1 week ago
Crystal Palace are sleepwalking through their pre-season
Crystal Palace's recent defeat at Bromley exposed deeper tactical issues. With pre-season …
2 months, 1 week ago