Daniel Mercieca

Daniel Mercieca

Joined: May 23, 2018

Love football and sharing my writing with the world! If you enjoy what I write - get in touch! My email address is danmercieca1@gmail.com. Any feedback/criticism would be greatly appreciated :)

23rd September 2018, Stadio Benito Stirpe, Frosinone, Italy; Serie A football, Frosinone versus Juventus; Federico Bernardeschi of Juventus celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a goal in the 94th minute (photo by Giampiero Sposito/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Analysis: Juventus’ ability to win when playing badly is crucial

Julen Lopetegui of Real Madrid during a match between Real Madrid vs Espanyol for La Liga Española at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Patricio Realpe/ChakanaNews for PRESSOUTH)

Opinion: Real Madrid’s tactics were all wrong against Espanyol

BILBAO, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Luka Modric of Real Madrid CF competes for the ball with Yeray of Athletic Club during the La Liga match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid Club de Futbol at San Mames stadium on September 15, 2018, in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Sanchez Martinez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Analysis: Real Madrid should have no concerns after dropping points

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United is challenged by Ben Mee of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester United at Turf Moor on September 2, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Burnley: The Premier League’s first crisis club this season

SWANSEA, WALES - AUGUST 21: Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa during the Sky Bet Championship match between City and Leeds United at Liberty Stadium on August 21, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Kevin Barnes - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Analysis: Marcelo Bielsa’s untouchables meet their match

VERONA, ITALY - AUGUST 18: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus FC looks on during the Serie A match between Chievo Verona and Juventus at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on August 18, 2018 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

European football: Ten talking points from the weekend

Gareth Bale of Real Madrid dispute the ball during with Cabrera of Getafe during a match between Real Madrid vs Getafe for La Liga Española at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on August 119, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Patricio Realpe/ChakanaNews/PRESSOUTH)

Analysis: Cristiano Ronaldo departure will bring out the best in two Real Madrid stars

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Luke Shaw of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on August 10, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

How the Manchester United players rated in their win over Leicester

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 18: Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga of Athletic Club in action during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club de Bilbao at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 18, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Opinion: Chelsea’s latest acquisition is no more than a panic buy

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United looks dejected during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United at John Smith's Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Two reasons why Manchester United will not win the Premier League

KIEV, UKRAINE - MAY 26: Loris Karius of Liverpool looks dejected after conceeding a third goal during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Liverpool opinion: This season is the biggest in Loris Karius’ career

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates with the Emirates FA Cup Trophy following his sides victory in The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Real Madrid target drops huge hint about potential move

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 07: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England celebrates at the final whistle following victory during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Analysis: England’s World Cup run wasn’t lucky

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Paulinho of Barcelona is challenged by N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on February 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images,)

Paulinho’s move back to China might stop links between Arsenal and Andre Gomes

FERRARA, ITALY - MARCH 17: Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus warms up before the serie A match between Spal and Juventus at Stadio Paolo Mazza on March 17, 2018 in Ferrara, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Opinion: Gianluigi Buffon moving to Paris Saint-Germain is bizarre

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JULY 06: Lucas Torreira of Uruguay looks dejected following his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Uruguay and France at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Analysis: France capitalised on Uruguay’s fatal flaw