Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa fined £25k by the FA

Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has received a £25,000 fine from the Football Association after admitting to a charge regarding post-match comments. The sanction follows his claim that referee Michael Oliver and match officials would not let Manchester United lose during last month's draw at Craven Cottage. Arbeloa avoided a touchline ban, receiving an official warning because it was his first offence.

Fulham cited mitigating factors in defense of Arbeloa, including his status as a non-native English speaker new to the Premier League. The disciplinary action arrives amid rising pressure on the former Real Madrid coach, as Fulham sits bottom of the table without a win in their opening six league fixtures.