 He made his first Premier League appearance on the opening day of the 2012–13 season, setting up a goal and wearing the captain's armband in a 3–2 defeat against 2011–12 champions Manchester City.He scored his first Premier League goal in a 4–1 defeat away to West Ham United.His second goal of the season came on 25 November, as he opened the scoring in a 2–0 home win against Newcastle United.