Belt game 3,482 · May 7, 1988
Arsenal take the belt
Arsenal beat Everton 2–1 on the road to start reign 1,273 of the Premier League belt, the 48th for the franchise.
Everton had held it since March 20, 1988, with 8 defenses over 48 days.
Arsenal held it for 119 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Aston Villa on September 3, 1988.
1,273Reign number
48Team's reign
1Defenses
119Days held