Belt game 587 · September 2, 1907
Manchester City take the belt
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5–2 on the road to start reign 243 of the Premier League belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Sunderland had held it since April 24, 1907, with 1 defense over 131 days.
Manchester City held it for 19 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Arsenal on September 21, 1907.
243Reign number
7Team's reign
2Defenses
19Days held