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McTominay, Tierney and Premier League unsung heroes for all 20 clubs

There are players who constantly make headlines, like Paul Pogba and Harry Kane, and others who fly under the radar because they supposedly lack charisma and star quality. But many of those so-called unfashionable players end up serving vital roles for their respective teams.

As we approach the midway point of the 2020-21 Premier League season, here is my club-by-club list of the season's unsung heroes.

Arsenal: Kieran Tierney

Through troubled times, Tierney has been a superb young professional, either in a back three or at left-back, where he routinely raids forward to put in dangerous crosses.