Burnley take the belt

Burnley beat Aston Villa 4–0 at home to start reign 9 of the Premier League belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Aston Villa had held it since December 22, 1888, with 1 defense over 14 days.

Burnley held it for 30 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Blackburn Rovers on February 4, 1889.