Belt game 3,059 · March 4, 1978
Arsenal take the belt
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3–0 at home to start reign 1,148 of the Premier League belt, the 43rd for the franchise.
Manchester City had held it since December 31, 1977, with 6 defenses over 63 days.
Arsenal held it for 38 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Queens Park Rangers on April 11, 1978.
1,148Reign number
43Team's reign
5Defenses
38Days held