Belt game 1,767 · September 6, 1947
Arsenal takes the belt
Arsenal beat Manchester United 2–1 at home to start reign 705 of the Premier League belt, the 21st for the club.
Manchester United had held it since August 27, 1947, with 2 defenses over 10 days.
Arsenal held it for 84 days and 12 defenses, then lost it to Derby County on November 29, 1947.
705Reign number
21Team's reign
12Defenses
84Days held