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Arbeloa addresses defense and injuries ahead of Fulham vs. Man Utd

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:18 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Arbeloa addresses defense and injuries ahead of Fulham vs. Man Utd

Summary

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media about the upcoming Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday. He highlighted the team's ongoing work to improve their defensive performance, acknowledging they conceded "easy goals" in their recent Carabao Cup match. Arbeloa confirmed that Kenny Tete will miss the match and discussed Ryan Sessegnon's uncertain availability after training on Friday. He emphasized the importance of a strong performance against a top opponent and acknowledged pressure on all Premier League managers.

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By the Numbers

•Fulham faces Manchester United on Sunday at Craven Cottage.
•Kenny Tete is unavailable due to injury; Ryan Sessegnon is uncertain.
•Arbeloa aims to improve defense after conceding easy goals recently.
•Josh King is seen as ready for a senior England call-up.
•Pressure mounts on both managers as they seek wins.

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11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Arbeloa on team news, needing to improve defensively and Man Utd

What they're saying

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Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester United at Craven Cottage (kick-off 16:30 BST). Arbeloa said Fulham have been working on their defensive game "from the first day" and admitted they conceded some "easy goals" against West Ham in the Carabao Cup in midweek.
— Yahoo Sports

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