Belt game 3,875 · January 10, 1998
Chelsea take the belt
Chelsea beat Coventry City 3–1 at home to start reign 1,408 of the Premier League belt, the 40th for the franchise.
Coventry City had held it since December 28, 1997, with 0 defenses over 13 days.
Chelsea held it for 8 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Everton on January 18, 1998.
1,408Reign number
40Team's reign
0Defenses
8Days held