He played more regularly under new manager Claudio Ranieri in the following campaign, partnering N'Golo Kanté, Riyad Mahrez and Danny Drinkwater in the club's successful push for their first top-flight title.
He played more regularly under new manager Claudio Ranieri. He featured in every game in the following campaign, partnering N'Golo Kanté, Riyad Mahrez and Danny Drinkwater in a regular 4-man midfield as the club won their first ever top-flight title.