Belt game 3,940 · October 3, 1999
Chelsea take the belt
Chelsea beat Manchester United 5–0 at home to start reign 1,424 of the Premier League belt, the 42nd for the franchise.
Manchester United had held it since August 14, 1999, with 6 defenses over 50 days.
Chelsea held it for 13 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Liverpool on October 16, 1999.
1,424Reign number
42Team's reign
0Defenses
13Days held