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Thomas Partey, Saul Niguez and Bryan Gil graced LaLiga but are having a torrid time in the Premier League... their struggles highlight a gap in intensity between the leagues and could make English clubs think twice before signing talent from Spain

Last weekend was a dark one for Thomas Partey, Saul Niguez and Bryan Gil, three players who ripped it up in LaLiga but cannot catch a break in the Premier League.

Partey delivered perhaps his worst performance yet in an Arsenal shirt in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Everton, frequently losing duels and giving the ball away, including in the build-up to Demarai Gray’s last-gasp winner.

The Ghanaian's drab display came days after he had given a frank assessment of his short career with the Gunners following a £45million move from Atletico Madrid last year, rating his performances as four out of 10.