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Belt game 3,108 · April 16, 1979

Aston Villa takes the belt

Aston Villa beat Liverpool 3–1 at home to start reign 1,155 of the Premier League belt, the 59th for the club.

Liverpool had held it since February 3, 1979, with 11 defenses over 72 days.

Aston Villa held it for 22 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Liverpool on May 8, 1979.

1,155Reign number
59Team's reign
5Defenses
22Days held

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