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The longest reigns in Premier League belt history

The five runs that held off every challenger longest, from 1888 to today.

1. Arsenal, 2003–04

Arsenal took it from Chelsea 2–1 on October 18, 2003 and defended it 38 times over 372 days. The run ended on October 24, 2004 against Manchester United. Every game of the reign →

2. Liverpool, 2018–19

Liverpool took it from Chelsea 2–0 on April 14, 2019 and defended it 31 times over 321 days. The run ended on February 29, 2020 against Watford. Every game of the reign →

3. Leeds United, 1968–69

Leeds United took it from Everton 2–1 on November 23, 1968 and defended it 29 times over 280 days. The run ended on August 30, 1969 against Everton. Every game of the reign →

4. Nottingham Forest, 1994–95

Nottingham Forest took it from Everton 2–1 on March 8, 1995 and defended it 22 times over 255 days. The run ended on November 18, 1995 against Blackburn Rovers. Every game of the reign →

5. Nottingham Forest, 1977–78

Nottingham Forest took it from Queens Park Rangers 1–0 on April 18, 1978 and defended it 21 times over 235 days. The run ended on December 9, 1978 against Liverpool. Every game of the reign →

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