Aston Villa take the belt

Aston Villa beat Everton 3–2 on the road to start reign 90 of the Premier League belt, the 7th for the franchise.

Everton had held it since April 11, 1896, with 2 defenses over 161 days.

Aston Villa held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Everton on September 26, 1896.