Belt game 2,616 · September 30, 1967
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Arsenal 2–1 at home to start reign 1,003 of the Premier League belt, the 34th for the franchise.
Arsenal had held it since August 28, 1967, with 5 defenses over 33 days.
Newcastle United held it for 25 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Leeds United on October 25, 1967.
1,003Reign number
34Team's reign
2Defenses
25Days held