Belt game 2,782 · October 2, 1971
Manchester United take the belt
Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2–0 at home to start reign 1,050 of the Premier League belt, the 34th for the franchise.
Sheffield United had held it since August 17, 1971, with 8 defenses over 46 days.
Manchester United held it for 28 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Leeds United on October 30, 1971.
1,050Reign number
34Team's reign
3Defenses
28Days held
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