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Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa charged with misconduct over claims referees ‘would not let Manchester United lose’ during 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage

The two-time Champions League winning right back has landed himself in hot water with the FA after suggesting that officials were biased towards Manchester United at Craven Cottage

Daily Mail

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 1:29 PM

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Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been charged with misconduct by the FA for post-match comments.
Arbeloa claimed match officials were biased and would not let Manchester United lose the game.
The 1-1 draw saw Fulham concede a late deflected equalizer to Manchester United's Matheus Cunha.

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Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been charged with misconduct by the FA following comments made after a 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester United. The FA alleged that Arbeloa acted improperly by questioning the integrity of match officials and implying referee bias during post-match interviews at Craven Cottage.

Arbeloa had claimed officials would not let Manchester United lose, referencing a contentious foul called on Harry Maguire by referee Peter Bankes. That decision preceded Matheus Cunha's late deflected equalizer, while Fulham received three yellow cards compared to none for United.

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