Belt game 2,752 · January 9, 1971
Manchester United take the belt
Manchester United beat Chelsea 2–1 on the road to start reign 1,044 of the Premier League belt, the 33rd for the franchise.
Chelsea had held it since December 5, 1970, with 2 defenses over 35 days.
Manchester United held it for 45 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Everton on February 23, 1971.
1,044Reign number
33Team's reign
4Defenses
45Days held