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That quality both in and out of possession is likely to endear Buendia to Arteta, hence why he could nudge in front of Smith Rowe in the attacking pecking order at the Emirates, if a deal is to be done over the coming weeks.unrealistic.

It may be that Buendia would edge Smith Rowe if they were competing for the same starting berth, with the Villa man notably showcasing his creative flair after creating eight big chances and averaging 1.1 key passes per game in the league last season, far more than his Arsenal counterpart achieved during the 2021/22 campaign (three big chances and 0.9 key passes).

A further benefit plus with regard to the Argentine is his willing work ethic as he ranks in the top 13% among his European peers for tackles made per 90, having also averaged 1.8 tackles and interceptions per game last season - again superior to what Smith Rowe achieved in 2021/22 (0.9 tackles and interceptions per game).unrealistic.

It may be that Buendia would edge Smith Rowe if they were competing for the same starting berth, with the Villa man notably showcasing his creative flair after creating eight big chances and averaging 1.1 key passes per game in the league last season, far more than his Arsenal counterpart achieved during the 2021/22 campaign (three big chances and 0.9 key passes).

A further benefit plus with regard to the Argentine is his willing work ethic as he ranks in the top 13% among his European peers for tackles made per 90, having also averaged 1.8 tackles and interceptions per game last season - again superior to what Smith Rowe achieved in 2021/22 (0.9 tackles and interceptions per game).

It may be that Buendia would edge Smith Rowe if they were competing for the same starting berth, with the Villa man notably showcasing his creative flair after creating eight big chances and averaging 1.1 key passes per game in the league last season, far more than his Arsenal counterpart achieved during the 2021/22 campaign (three big chances and 0.9 key passes).

A further benefit plus with regard to the Argentine is his willing work ethic as he ranks in the top 13% among his European peers for tackles made per 90, having also averaged 1.8 tackles and interceptions per game last season - again superior to what Smith Rowe achieved in 2021/22 (0.9 tackles and interceptions per game).That quality both in and out of possession is likely to endear Buendia to Arteta, hence why he could nudge in front of Smith Rowe in the attacking pecking order at the Emirates, if a deal is to be done over the coming weeks.