Arsenal’s defeat to Fulham has raised questions about the quality of the midfield, as the team struggled to create big chances in front of goal. The absence of Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey have perhaps hit Arsenal hard, but despite his outstanding performances all season, some fans have criticised Declan Rice for failing to replicate the creative passing brought to the team by the midfield of last season. Xhaka departed for Bayer Leverkusen whilst Partey has been injured for most of last season. Rice has been exceptional physically and defensively, but some were unsure whether his progressiv…