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Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa earns breathing space ahead of ‘must-win’ Coventry City clash

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By Andy Turner · Coventry Telegraph

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:58 AM

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Alvaro Arbeloa earned breathing space at Fulham following a 1-0 victory against Hull City.
Alex Iwobi scored the winning goal for Fulham, lifting the club out of the relegation zone.
Reports indicated Arbeloa was facing potential dismissal after a winless six-game start to the Premier League season.

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Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has earned breathing space ahead of facing Coventry City following a narrow 1-0 victory over Hull City. The Spaniard had entered the match under severe pressure after failing to win any of his first six Premier League games. Alex Iwobi scored the only goal of the contest at Craven Cottage, lifting Fulham out of the relegation zone.

Reports had indicated the 43-year-old was on the brink of being sacked just three months after replacing Marco Silva in July. Despite Ryan Sessegnon receiving a stoppage-time red card, Arbeloa praised his squad's commitment and insisted he will remain committed to his tactical principles.

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