Belt game 3,500 · January 2, 1989
Arsenal takes the belt
Arsenal beat Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 at home to start reign 1,281 of the Premier League belt, the 49th for the club.
Tottenham Hotspur had held it since December 31, 1988, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Arsenal held it for 50 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Coventry City on February 21, 1989.
1,281Reign number
49Team's reign
5Defenses
50Days held