Belt game 2,749 · December 5, 1970
Chelsea take the belt
Chelsea beat Newcastle United 1–0 at home to start reign 1,043 of the Premier League belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Newcastle United had held it since November 21, 1970, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Chelsea held it for 35 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Manchester United on January 9, 1971.
1,043Reign number
27Team's reign
2Defenses
35Days held