Belt game 1,828 · January 1, 1949
Manchester City take the belt
Manchester City beat Stoke City 3–2 on the road to start reign 725 of the Premier League belt, the 25th for the franchise.
Stoke City had held it since December 25, 1948, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Manchester City held it for 14 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Charlton Athletic on January 15, 1949.
725Reign number
25Team's reign
0Defenses
14Days held