Belt game 2,767 · April 17, 1971
Arsenal take the belt
Arsenal beat Newcastle United 1–0 at home to start reign 1,047 of the Premier League belt, the 37th for the franchise.
Newcastle United had held it since March 18, 1971, with 6 defenses over 30 days.
Arsenal held it for 9 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Leeds United on April 26, 1971.
1,047Reign number
37Team's reign
2Defenses
9Days held