Aston Villa take the belt

Aston Villa beat Burnley 4–0 at home to start reign 53 of the Premier League belt, the 4th for the franchise.

Burnley had held it since October 7, 1893, with 2 defenses over 21 days.

Aston Villa held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Blackburn Rovers on November 4, 1893.