Aston Villa take the belt

Aston Villa beat Burnley 4–2 at home to start reign 8 of the Premier League belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Burnley had held it since December 8, 1888, with 1 defense over 14 days.

Aston Villa held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Burnley on January 5, 1889.