Belt game 3,862 · September 27, 1997
West Ham United take the belt
West Ham United beat Liverpool 2–1 at home to start reign 1,403 of the Premier League belt, the 20th for the franchise.
Liverpool had held it since September 13, 1997, with 2 defenses over 14 days.
West Ham United held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Southampton on October 4, 1997.
1,403Reign number
20Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held