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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
La Liga
Four goals in 15 minutes from Sevilla and Real Sociedad equals 32-year-old La Liga record
It's half time at the Sanchez Pizjuan in a crazy game that produced four goals inside the opening 14 minutes, the teams now sit level at 2-2
- 3 years
Predicted XI
How Roma and Inter could line-up in Serie A clash
Having lost against Sampdoria during the week, Antonio Conte knows he can ill afford another loss as they travel to the Italian capital
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Lukaku in doubt - How Inter could line-up against Sampdoria
The Belgian was taken off during the 6-2 victory against Crotone on Sunday with a muscle problem and may be rested with Sunday's game against Roma in mind
- 3 years
Serie A
How Alvaro Morata's renaissance at Juventus helped the struggling Old Lady
Juventus only re-signed Morata after a deal for Edin Dzeko collapsed, but the striker has hit the ground running for the club in his second stint.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Thiago to start? - How Liverpool could line-up against Southampton
The Spanish midfielder played 17 minutes against Newcastle but is expected to start against The Saints as he makes his way back to full fitness
- 3 years
Predicted XI
No Savic and Trippier for Simeone - How Atletico Madrid could line-up against Alaves
Both defenders are suspended for Atletico, with the Englishman out for a further 10 weeks due to a betting related suspension
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Ramsey to start - How Juventus could line-up against Udinese
The Welshman has been in and out of the Juve starting XI this season, but is slated to start against the Zebrette
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Still no Ibra - How Milan could line-up against Benevento
The Swede is still struggling from the thigh injury he picked up against Napoli in late November, but is edging close to a return
- 3 years
Predicted XI
How Inter will line-up against Crotone
Serie A resumes after the winter break and Antonio Conte needs Inter to hit the ground running after their exit from the Champions League
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Manchester United 1-0 Wolves, Player Ratings: Rashford seals late United winner as they close the gap on Liverpool
Marcus Rashford seals a late winner for Manchester United just when the game looked to be heading for a draw as they close the gap on Liverpool
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal, Player Ratings: Lacazette saves mediocre Arsenal
Arsenal struggled against Brighton for large portions of the game, and won thanks to a smart finish from substitute Lacazette
- 3 years
La Liga
Atletico Madrid boss Simeone slams FA over 'unfair' Trippier ban
Diego Simeone considers Kieran Trippier's betting ban 'unfair' as the England international defender faces a 10 weeks away from action.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Juventus 0-3 Fiorentina, Player Ratings: Cuadrado sees red as Juve crash to defeat
The Colombian winger was dismissed early in the first half as the champions capitulated at the Allianz Stadium
- 3 years
News
Mourinho 'urges' authorities to look into state of Stoke City away dressing room
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has urged the football authorities to investigate the current state of Stoke's dressing room after criticism from Neil Warnock
- 3 years
Serie A
Napoli win appeal over their 3-0 loss to Juventus and -1 point deduction for match forfeit
Napoli have won their appeal over the 3-0 loss to Juventus and -1 point deduction for failing to turn up to play Juve in early October
- 3 years
Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Bayern Munich, Player Ratings: Tired Bayern earn away win
The European champions looked tired against Leverkusen, but sparkled in patches to seal vital away win at BayArena
- 3 years
News
Marcus Thuram sent off for spitting in the face of a Hoffenheim player
Borussia Monchengladbach's Marcus Thuram caught spitting in the face of Hoffenheim player by cameras and given straight red card
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Ibrahimovic to miss out again - How Milan could line-up against Sassuolo
The big Swede has picked up another injury, and looks set stay out injured until the beginning of 2021 for the Rossoneri
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Possible Vidal return? How Inter could line-up against Spezia
The Chilean midfielder could return to the Nerazzurri line-up but only if he's 100% fit according to latest reports
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Wolves 2-1 Chelsea, Player Ratings: Podence stars as Neto shocks Blues
Olivier Giroud's stunning volley gave Chelsea the lead before the home side turned the game around through Daniel Podence and Neto
- 3 years
Barcelona Presidential Race
'Excited to see you again' - Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta hangs giant poster near Bernabeu
The former supremo has made his bid for a return to the hot seat with a giant banner near the home of their rivals
- 3 years
Champions League
Man United need to face the fact they are simply a Europa League level team
Despite a 3-2 scoreline, the English side were tepid and defensively fragile against the Germans and didn't deserve to qualify
- 3 years
Player Ratings
RB Leipzig 3-2 Man Utd, Player Ratings: Maguire flops as United are eliminated
The Egyptian was one of the stars of the show as the Reds produced a real statement performance
- 3 years
Champions League
RB Leipzig 3-2 Manchester United: Ole's sorry side exit at the group stage
The German side raced into a 3-0 lead, before United rallied with two late goals, but it wasn't enough to stop their elimination
- 3 years
News
Zidane hails Real Madrid for their 'character' in aftermath of 1-0 away win at Sevilla
Zidane hails Real Madrid for their 'character' in aftermath of 1-0 away win at Sevilla as they shape up for a crucial week
- 3 years