He averaged 2.2 key passes per game in the league, the fourth highest among all players, using his magical left foot to create chances for teammates from all over the pitch. (justarsenal.com)
While he is also making fewer key passes per game (2.8) than ever before (4.2, 3.1 & 2.9). (justarsenal.com)
That is the trade off, less work rate but with high key passes per game. (justarsenal.com)