Belt game 2,826 · September 30, 1972
Sheffield United take the belt
Sheffield United beat Manchester United 1–0 at home to start reign 1,070 of the Premier League belt, the 50th for the franchise.
Manchester United had held it since September 23, 1972, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Sheffield United held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to West Ham United on October 14, 1972.
1,070Reign number
50Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held
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