Alvaro Arbeloa criticizes officials after Manchester United draw with Fulham
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Alvaro Arbeloa, head coach of Fulham, expressed frustration following a contentious 1-1 draw against Manchester United on September 20, 2026. United equalized in the 89th minute with a deflected goal from Matheus Cunha. Arbeloa claimed that a questionable free-kick awarded to United shortly before the goal demonstrated bias from referees, reflecting on injustices in previous matches, particularly the Manchester derby. The ongoing criticism highlights concerns over officiating standards in the Premier League.
- •Matheus Cunha scored a last-minute equalizer for Manchester United.
- •Alvaro Arbeloa criticized referee decisions leading to the free-kick.
- •The match ended 1-1 after a controversial draw.
- •Arbeloa referenced officiating issues from the Manchester derby.
- •The draw leaves questions about the integrity of officiating in the league.
"Alvaro Arbeloa has accused the referees of not wanting Manchester United to lose against Fulham because of the injustice Michael Carrick's side faced in the Manchester derby last weekend.
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