Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after three consecutive Premier League losses

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after three consecutive Premier League losses
Summary

Fulham remains without a point after three Premier League matches, suffering three defeats to open the season. Manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces increasing scrutiny from fans following recent performances, despite the team recording a higher expected goals total than Crystal Palace in their latest outing. Arbeloa previously managed Real Madrid as a caretaker for 28 matches, where he oversaw 18 victories before moving to England. The club now faces a challenging schedule with upcoming fixtures against Liverpool, West Ham in the Carabao Cup, and Manchester United. History indicates that overcoming a five-game losing streak to start a season is difficult, as only two of the six teams to record such a start in the Premier League era avoided relegation. Arbeloa maintains that if his team continues to generate scoring chances as they have, the results will improve.

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By the Numbers
  • Fulham has lost all three of its opening Premier League matches.
  • Alvaro Arbeloa is currently in his first season managing Fulham.
  • Fulham registered 3.13 expected goals against Crystal Palace despite the loss.
  • The team next plays Liverpool, West Ham, and Manchester United.
  • Only two of the six teams to lose five straight league openers avoided relegation.
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  • 10:51 AMYahoo Sports'The victories will come' - Arbeloa
What they're saying
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Fulham enjoyed a better expected goals (xG) of 3.13 than Crystal Palace (1.97), and also ran Chelsea close on the opening weekend. It led to booing from some Fulham fans, as well as chants questioning the team's performance. Alvaro Arbeloa will be no stranger to pressure.

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