Belt game 2,153 · October 20, 1956
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Manchester United 5–2 on the road to start reign 841 of the Premier League belt, the 49th for the franchise.
Manchester United had held it since August 25, 1956, with 9 defenses over 56 days.
Everton held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to West Bromwich Albion on November 3, 1956.
841Reign number
49Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held