Belt game 3,173 · December 20, 1980
Arsenal take the belt
Arsenal beat Manchester United 2–1 at home to start reign 1,172 of the Premier League belt, the 44th for the franchise.
Manchester United had held it since November 22, 1980, with 3 defenses over 28 days.
Arsenal held it for 28 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Tottenham Hotspur on January 17, 1981.
1,172Reign number
44Team's reign
3Defenses
28Days held