Belt game 2,825 · September 23, 1972
Manchester United take the belt
Manchester United beat Derby County 3–0 at home to start reign 1,069 of the Premier League belt, the 35th for the franchise.
Derby County had held it since September 16, 1972, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Manchester United held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Sheffield United on September 30, 1972.
1,069Reign number
35Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held