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The absence of a holding midfielder in the mould of Declan Rice or Rodri was a significant factor in many people's pre-season doubts regarding Liverpool's title credentials. Alexis Mac Allister, signed early in the summer window from Brighton, was initially seen in one of the box-to-box roles alongside fellow new arrival Dominik Szoboszlai. The Reds tried their utmost to capture a defensive midfielder before the window shut and eventually settled for Stuttgart stalwart Wataru Endo after Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo both favoured moves to Chelsea. Endo, however, has struggled to succeed Fabinho at the base of Liverpool's midfield and, instead, Mac Allister has evolved into Jurgen Klopp's figure in a deeper position. The Argentine isn't the ideal fit for the role, especially without the ball, but the World Cup winner has nonetheless enjoyed a bright start to his career at Anfield in the rather unfamiliar position. His recent absence has been hard felt from a crea...

Thomas Partey remains an i NFL uential member of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side, but the midfielder now finds himself set for another spell on the sidelines. The Ghanaian was linked with a move away from the Gunners last summer and has been frustrated with his lack of minutes this season. However, now 30 years old, Partey has already missed a month of the season with a groin injury. The former Atletico Madrid man represented Ghana during the October international break in two friendlies but is yet to return to the pitch for his club side. Partey has made just one appearance for Arsenal since August and hasn't started in his favoured midfield role since the Community Shield. So, what's the latest on Thomas Partey's fitness and when might he return for the Gunners? When will Thomas Partey return from injury? When will Thomas Partey be available again? / Clive Mason/GettyImages Fortunately for Arteta, he has had the reliable and impressive Declan Rice to call on this sea...