Aston Villa take the belt

Aston Villa beat Blackburn Rovers 6–1 at home to start reign 4 of the Premier League belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Blackburn Rovers had held it since September 22, 1888, with 2 defenses over 21 days.

Aston Villa held it for 35 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Blackburn Rovers on November 17, 1888.