Belt game 4,439 · December 9, 2012

Manchester United takes the belt

Manchester United beat Manchester City 3–2 on the road to start reign 1,556 of the Premier League belt, the 72nd for the club.

Manchester City had held it since September 29, 2012, with 9 defenses over 71 days.

Manchester United held it for 120 days and 14 defenses, then lost it to Manchester City on April 8, 2013.

1,556Reign number

72Team's reign

14Defenses

120Days held

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