Belt game 2,757 · February 23, 1971
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Manchester United 1–0 at home to start reign 1,045 of the Premier League belt, the 64th for the franchise.
Manchester United had held it since January 9, 1971, with 4 defenses over 45 days.
Everton held it for 23 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Newcastle United on March 18, 1971.
1,045Reign number
64Team's reign
2Defenses
23Days held