Belt game 2,835 · December 2, 1972
Arsenal take the belt
Arsenal beat Leeds United 2–1 at home to start reign 1,074 of the Premier League belt, the 38th for the franchise.
Leeds United had held it since November 25, 1972, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Arsenal held it for 88 days and 10 defenses, then lost it to West Bromwich Albion on February 28, 1973.
1,074Reign number
38Team's reign
10Defenses
88Days held