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How Alvaro Arbeloa saved himself from Fulham sack as major problem remains

Ex-Real Madrid boss had looked on the brink already at Craven Cottage before timely resurgence, but there’s still work to do…

By Dom Smith · Standard (EPL)

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:49 PM

Key Things to Know

Alvaro Arbeloa has temporarily eased sack pressure after Fulham gained seven points across three matches.
Dom Smith highlights Fulham's persistent wastefulness in front of goal as an ongoing major problem.
Fulham secured recent 1-0 victories over Hull and Coventry alongside a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.

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Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has managed to ease mounting pressure on his job by securing seven points from three matches, including a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. Following early defeats to Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and Ipswich, owner Shahid Khan backed the manager before Fulham recorded consecutive 1-0 victories against Hull and Coventry.

Dom Smith reports that while Arbeloa adapted his tactical system to become more pragmatic, wastefulness in front of goal remains a significant issue. Fulham currently sit 15th in the Premier League table and rank as the division's third-biggest underperformers in expected goals, with striker Gonzalo Garcia struggling to convert chances.

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How Alvaro Arbeloa saved himself from Fulham sack as major problem remains

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