Belt game 2,128 · February 25, 1956
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Arsenal 2–0 at home to start reign 833 of the Premier League belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Arsenal had held it since February 4, 1956, with 2 defenses over 21 days.
Newcastle United held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Aston Villa on March 10, 1956.
833Reign number
27Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held