Belt game 2,822 · September 2, 1972
Manchester City take the belt
Manchester City beat Leicester City 1–0 at home to start reign 1,066 of the Premier League belt, the 32nd for the franchise.
Leicester City had held it since August 30, 1972, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Manchester City held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Birmingham City on September 9, 1972.
1,066Reign number
32Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held