Belt game 2,143 · August 25, 1956

Manchester United takes the belt

Manchester United beat West Bromwich Albion 3–2 on the road to start reign 840 of the Premier League belt, the 21st for the club.

West Bromwich Albion had held it since August 22, 1956, with 0 defenses over 3 days.

Manchester United held it for 56 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Everton on October 20, 1956.

840Reign number

21Team's reign

9Defenses

56Days held

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