Belt game 1,788 · January 31, 1948
Arsenal take the belt
Arsenal beat Preston North End 3–0 at home to start reign 710 of the Premier League belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Preston North End had held it since December 26, 1947, with 2 defenses over 36 days.
Arsenal held it for 28 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Aston Villa on February 28, 1948.
710Reign number
22Team's reign
2Defenses
28Days held