Belt game 1,993 · December 25, 1952
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Cardiff City 3–0 at home to start reign 783 of the Premier League belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Cardiff City had held it since November 22, 1952, with 2 defenses over 33 days.
Newcastle United held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to West Bromwich Albion on January 1, 1953.
783Reign number
23Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held
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