Belt game 3,484 · September 3, 1988
Aston Villa take the belt
Aston Villa beat Arsenal 3–2 on the road to start reign 1,274 of the Premier League belt, the 65th for the franchise.
Arsenal had held it since May 7, 1988, with 1 defense over 119 days.
Aston Villa held it for 28 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Sheffield Wednesday on October 1, 1988.
1,274Reign number
65Team's reign
3Defenses
28Days held