Football NewsCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 20 Sept 2026
Arbeloa Accuses Officials of Favouritism After Fulham Draw
Fulham's boss didn't hold back after a late deflected equaliser denied his side their first league win of the season.


Alvaro Arbeloa
coach
Who
Alvaro Arbeloa
Role
Fulham boss
Match
Fulham 1-1 Man United
Venue
Craven Cottage
Possible action
FA scrutiny
What happened. Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa accused officials of favouring Manchester United during his side's 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage. Matheus Cunha's 89th-minute deflected equaliser rescued a point for United and denied Fulham their first Premier League win of the season.
- Arbeloa could face scrutiny from the FA over his comments about the officials.
- Fulham had looked on course for their first Premier League victory of the season.
- Cunha's late deflected strike levelled the game for Manchester United.
The FA could now examine Arbeloa's remarks, with the Fulham boss facing possible punishment for his criticism of the officiating.
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