Belt game 2,857 · April 23, 1973
Sheffield United take the belt
Sheffield United beat Manchester United 2–1 on the road to start reign 1,080 of the Premier League belt, the 51st for the franchise.
Manchester United had held it since March 31, 1973, with 5 defenses over 23 days.
Sheffield United held it for 124 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Burnley on August 25, 1973.
1,080Reign number
51Team's reign
2Defenses
124Days held
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