Belt game 2,851 · March 31, 1973
Manchester United take the belt
Manchester United beat Southampton 2–0 on the road to start reign 1,079 of the Premier League belt, the 37th for the franchise.
Southampton had held it since March 17, 1973, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Manchester United held it for 23 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Sheffield United on April 23, 1973.
1,079Reign number
37Team's reign
5Defenses
23Days held
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