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Alvaro Arbeloa says focus should not be on him as Fulham look for first Premier League win

Alvaro Arbeloa Shifts Focus to Team as Fulham Seeks First Win Against Hull City

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Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa emphasizes that the attention should not be on him as the club aims for its first Premier League win of the season this weekend. Currently sitting at the bottom of the table with only two points from four defeats and two draws in their first six league matches, the pressure is mounting on the 43-year-old Spaniard as they prepare to face Hull City at Craven Cottage on Saturday at 15:00 BST.

Despite speculation that another loss could jeopardize his position, Arbeloa insists it has been a normal week for him. He stated, "It is not about me, it is about the club, the players and the supporters."

Last weekend, Fulham came close to their first victory against Ipswich Town, leading 1-0 through Ryan Sessegnon's second-half goal, only to concede two late goals. Prior to that, they nearly secured a win against Manchester United, with a last-minute goal from Matheus Cunha denying them three points.

Arbeloa reiterated, "It is not about my future. It is about the club and my players. They are looking for the reward and a win for the supporters, who deserve it."

Having joined Fulham on a three-year contract this summer, Arbeloa replaced former manager Marco Silva. Although his tenure has been challenging, the team has progressed to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup, with a home match against Crystal Palace scheduled for later this month.

When asked about player support, Arbeloa expressed confidence, noting their commitment in training and their performance against Ipswich, Manchester United, and Liverpool. He stressed the importance of maintaining that level of play for a full 90 minutes as they look to turn their fortunes around.

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