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Italian football expert and writer. Has contributed to FourFourTwo, The Set Pieces, Tifo Football, Football Italia and others. Also featured on The Guardian via the Guardian Sports Network and World Soccer.
Articles written by Emmet Gates
Bundesliga
Erling Haaland: Player Rating and performance v Bayern Munich
The striker netted a brace inside the opening 10 minutes at the Allianz Arena, but was still on the losing side as Dortmund succumbed to a 4-2 defeat
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Lucas to replace Alli? - How Tottenham could line-up against Crystal Palace
Jose Mourinho fielded his four biggest attacking players in the 1-0 win against Fulham in midweek, but he looks unlikely to do it again
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Fabinho at centre-back? How Liverpool could line-up against Fulham
Jurgen Klopp's men will be desperate for a victory as they face Fulham following five consecutive defeats in the Premier League
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Could Sergio Ramos return? How Real Madrid could line up against Real Sociedad
The Spanish champions face Real Sociedad with mounting injury problems as they attempt to keep in the La Liga title race
- 3 years
Serie A
Hirving Lozano's incredible re-birth at Napoli under Rino Gattuso
Lozano disappointed in his first season at Napoli, but has turned things around in his second season to the point where he's become undroppable
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Tomori to start? - How Milan and Roma could line-up
Following their crushing derby defeat against Inter last weekend, Milan will be hoping to bounce back against Paulo Fonseca's Roma
- 3 years
Serie A
Cristiano Ronaldo isn't the reason Juventus are struggling this season
Former Italy and Roma forward Antonio Cassano claimed the Portuguese superstar was 'too selfish' in the wake of Juve's 2-1 defeat to Porto
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Key defender out injured - How Juventus could line up against Crotone in Serie A
The rugged Italian defender is out after limping out of the 2-1 defeat to Porto in the Champions League in midweek
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Liverpool 0-2 Everton Player Ratings: Salah and Robertson disappoint as Everton end 22-year Anfield wait
Everton end 22-year wait and leave Anfield with a vital 2-0 win as they draw level on points with their city rivals in the Premier League table
- 3 years
Predicted XI
How Milan and Inter could line up in the Derby della Madonnina
The top of the table clash could go a long way in deciding which of these sides could win the Scudetto for the first time in a decade
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Trincao to be handed start? – How Barcelona could line-up against Cadiz
Portuguese winger was dropped for the Champions League match against PSG, but could be recalled for the clash against Cadiz
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Pogba again to miss out - How Man Utd could line up against Newcastle
The French star has missed the last couple of games due to injury after he was forced off against Everton, and still isn't deemed fit to return
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Juventus 2-0 Roma: Player Ratings - Ronaldo opener secures victory as Pirlo's side go six unbeaten
The Portuguese superstar scored the opener in a comfortable 2-0 win that sees Andrea Pirlo's side go six games unbeaten
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Kane still out - How Tottenham could line-up against West Brom
Kane is nearing a return following an ankle injury, but the clash against West Brom is too soon for the England striker
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Sampdoria 0-2 Juventus Player Ratings: Chiesa and Ramsey see off Samp
Goals from Federico Chiesa and Aaron Ramsey for Juventus as they emerged with a 2-0 win at a rain-drenched Stadio Luigi Ferraris
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Bale to start? - How Tottenham could line up against Brighton
The Welshman could be in line for a rare start under Jose Mourinho this season, with Harry Kane out for several weeks due to injury
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Morata dropped? - How Juventus could line-up against Napoli
The Spanish striker could be dropped for the Italian Super Cup against Napoli after a disappointing performance in the Derby d'Italia
- 3 years
Premier League
Thomas Partey: Player Rating and performance versus Newcastle
The Arsenal midfielder produced a solid display in central midfield as they tore Newcastle apart at The Emirates
- 3 years
Predicted XI
No injury worries for Mourinho - How Tottenham could line-up against Sheffield United
The Portuguese boss admits that he has no major injuries problems ahead of the clash against The Blades, and has nearly a full squad to chose from
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Possible Messi return? How Barcelona could line-up against Athletic Bilbao
The Barcelona magician missed the Spanish Super Cup semi final win over Real Sociedad with a hamstring injury, but could make the final
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Morata to return? - How Juventus and Inter could line-up in Serie A clash
Alvaro Morata is expected to return to the starting line-up for the Bianconeri, whilst Antonio Conte could recall Ashley Young
- 3 years
News
Rio's FUT Team of the Year: Four Liverpool stars in as Ronaldo makes the cut
The Man Utd legend names his team of 2020, including four Liverpool players, and former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo also making the cut
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle Player Ratings: Smith-Rowe nets as Arsenal creep into next round
Arsenal youngster Emile Smith-Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang score for the holders to secure their place in the next round of the FA Cup
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Morata out again - How Juventus could line-up against Sassuolo
The Spanish striker is again ruled out for the Bianconeri's clash against Sassuolo, which means another start for Paulo Dybala alongside Cristiano Ronaldo
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Everton 2-1 Rotherham, Player Ratings: Doucoure rescues Blues in FA Cup clash
Carlo Ancelotti's side stumbled into the fourth round of the FA Cup after making hard work of the Championship outfit
- 3 years