Belt game 2,760 · March 18, 1971
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Everton 2–1 at home to start reign 1,046 of the Premier League belt, the 36th for the franchise.
Everton had held it since February 23, 1971, with 2 defenses over 23 days.
Newcastle United held it for 30 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Arsenal on April 17, 1971.
1,046Reign number
36Team's reign
6Defenses
30Days held