Belt game 1,811 · September 15, 1948
Manchester United take the belt
Manchester United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2–0 at home to start reign 717 of the Premier League belt, the 16th for the franchise.
Wolverhampton Wanderers had held it since August 28, 1948, with 4 defenses over 18 days.
Manchester United held it for 17 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Sunderland on October 2, 1948.
717Reign number
16Team's reign
2Defenses
17Days held