Belt game 3,949 · December 18, 1999

Manchester United takes the belt

Manchester United beat West Ham United 4–2 on the road to start reign 1,427 of the Premier League belt, the 57th for the club.

West Ham United had held it since November 27, 1999, with 1 defense over 21 days.

Manchester United held it for 56 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Newcastle United on February 12, 2000.

1,427Reign number

57Team's reign

6Defenses

56Days held

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