Belt game 1,297 · April 2, 1929
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Arsenal 2–1 on the road to start reign 499 of the Premier League belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Arsenal had held it since January 19, 1929, with 9 defenses over 73 days.
Newcastle United held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Portsmouth on April 6, 1929.
499Reign number
19Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held