Belt game 3,047 · December 3, 1977
Derby County take the belt
Derby County beat Manchester City 2–1 at home to start reign 1,145 of the Premier League belt, the 35th for the franchise.
Manchester City had held it since November 26, 1977, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Derby County held it for 24 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Aston Villa on December 27, 1977.
1,145Reign number
35Team's reign
3Defenses
24Days held