During the previous season, Buendia struggled with inconsistent performance and a lack of playing time, both with Aston Villa and on loan at Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.

However, this season has seen a significant turnaround for Buendia, who has made a strong start to the campaign.

Emery attributes Buendia's return to form to his hard work and dedication to regaining his best performance levels.

The manager expresses confidence in Buendia's ability to maintain his current form and achieve his desired playing numbers.