Belt game 2,544 · January 1, 1966
Liverpool take the belt
Liverpool beat Manchester United 2–1 at home to start reign 977 of the Premier League belt, the 30th for the franchise.
Manchester United had held it since October 23, 1965, with 9 defenses over 70 days.
Liverpool held it for 56 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Fulham on February 26, 1966.
977Reign number
30Team's reign
6Defenses
56Days held