Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 24 Aug 2026
Arbeloa: Fulham deserved more in Chelsea defeat
Fulham's new boss saw his side fall 3-2 at home but praised their character in his Premier League debut.
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ChelseaCompetition
Premier League
Score
Fulham 2-3 Chelsea
Venue
Home (Fulham)
What happened. Fulham lost 3-2 to Chelsea at home in Alvaro Arbeloa's first Premier League game in charge, but he felt his side deserved more.
- Arbeloa said Fulham deserved 'a little bit more' from the match.
- He was encouraged by the 'character and personality' shown by his team.
- This was Arbeloa's debut as Fulham manager in the Premier League.
“deserved a little bit more”
— Alvaro Arbeloa
Arbeloa will look to build on the positives as Fulham continue their Premier League campaign.
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