Aston Villa take the belt

Aston Villa beat Preston North End 4–1 at home to start reign 66 of the Premier League belt, the 5th for the franchise.

Preston North End had held it since October 13, 1894, with 2 defenses over 28 days.

Aston Villa held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to West Bromwich Albion on November 17, 1894.