Belt game 3,876 · January 18, 1998
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Chelsea 3–1 at home to start reign 1,409 of the Premier League belt, the 81st for the franchise.
Chelsea had held it since January 10, 1998, with 0 defenses over 8 days.
Everton held it for 27 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Derby County on February 14, 1998.
1,409Reign number
81Team's reign
2Defenses
27Days held