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Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces criticism following zero-point league start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:19 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces criticism following zero-point league start

Summary

Fulham has recorded zero points through the opening three matches of the current Premier League season. Former striker Chris Sutton expressed concern regarding the team's early performances and the management of head coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Arbeloa, who replaced Marco Silva, has implemented a tactical focus on high-pressing, front-footed football. Following a recent loss to Sunderland, the manager publicly questioned his squad's mentality and energy levels. These comments have drawn scrutiny from observers who suggest the Spaniard may have underestimated the intensity of the English top flight. Analysts note that while the club previously maintained a stable identity under Silva, the current early-season struggles raise questions about the long-term impact of these internal critiques on team morale.

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By the Numbers

•Fulham has failed to secure a point in their first three Premier League games.
•Alvaro Arbeloa replaced Marco Silva as head coach this season.
•Arbeloa publicly criticized the squad's mentality and energy following a loss to Sunderland.
•Chris Sutton questioned if Arbeloa has underestimated the difficulty of the Premier League.

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11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Has Arbeloa 'underestimated' the Premier League?

What they're saying

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"If you are a Fulham fan, you are worried right now," former Premier League striker Chris Sutton has said after seeing the Cottagers pick up zero points from their first three league games of the season. "I thought Fulham were quite an attractive team under Marco Silva," Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.
— Yahoo Sports

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