Everton take the belt

Everton beat Aston Villa 2–1 on the road to start reign 91 of the Premier League belt, the 11th for the franchise.

Aston Villa had held it since September 19, 1896, with 0 defenses over 7 days.

Everton held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Burnley on October 10, 1896.