Burnley take the belt

Burnley beat Stoke City 2–1 at home to start reign 7 of the Premier League belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Stoke City had held it since December 1, 1888, with 0 defenses over 7 days.

Burnley held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Aston Villa on December 22, 1888.