Blackburn Rovers take the belt

Blackburn Rovers beat Burnley 4–2 at home to start reign 10 of the Premier League belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Burnley had held it since January 5, 1889, with 2 defenses over 30 days.

Blackburn Rovers held it for 54 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Everton on March 30, 1889.