Belt game 2,055 · April 17, 1954
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Arsenal 5–2 at home to start reign 806 of the Premier League belt, the 25th for the franchise.
Arsenal had held it since April 10, 1954, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Newcastle United held it for 133 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Sheffield United on August 28, 1954.
806Reign number
25Team's reign
3Defenses
133Days held