Belt game 2,829 · October 21, 1972
Manchester City take the belt
Manchester City beat West Ham United 4–3 at home to start reign 1,072 of the Premier League belt, the 33rd for the franchise.
West Ham United had held it since October 14, 1972, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Manchester City held it for 35 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Leeds United on November 25, 1972.
1,072Reign number
33Team's reign
4Defenses
35Days held