Belt game 2,994 · October 2, 1976
Arsenal take the belt
Arsenal beat Queens Park Rangers 3–2 at home to start reign 1,128 of the Premier League belt, the 42nd for the franchise.
Queens Park Rangers had held it since September 11, 1976, with 2 defenses over 21 days.
Arsenal held it for 18 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Aston Villa on October 20, 1976.
1,128Reign number
42Team's reign
1Defenses
18Days held