Sunderland take the belt

Sunderland beat Preston North End 4–1 at home to start reign 34 of the Premier League belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Preston North End had held it since November 14, 1891, with 9 defenses over 119 days.

Sunderland held it for 28 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Notts County on April 9, 1892.