Arbeloa defiant as Fulham remain winless and bottom
Alvaro Arbeloa said he does not fear for his position after Fulham's 2-1 defeat at Ipswich Town. Fulham led late but conceded twice after the 88th minute, leaving them without a win in six Premier League games and bottom of the table. Arbeloa stressed that Fulham's situation matters more than his own job.
Fulham have collected only two points from six Premier League fixtures, leaving them at the foot of the division. At Ipswich, Ryan Sessegnon put them ahead, but the hosts struck twice after the 88th minute to win 2-1. It was the second straight league match in which Fulham failed to protect a late lead.
Arbeloa, a former Liverpool and Real Madrid player who briefly managed Real Madrid earlier this year, replaced Marco Silva after Silva joined Benfica. Fulham have conceded in the closing 15 minutes in four of their six league games. Their next fixtures are against Hull at home and Coventry away, both newly promoted sides.
Fulham’s winless start may weigh on supporters, players and staff, with matchday mood and confidence potentially affected. If results do not improve, pressure on Arbeloa could grow, influencing how the club is discussed in the Premier League and among its fanbase. The situation may also shape perceptions of the manager’s ability to handle a senior role, though six games is a limited sample.