The Football Association has charged Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa with misconduct following his remarks about officiating during the recent Premier League match against Manchester United. Arbeloa claimed that officials “would not let Manchester United lose” after the teams drew 1-1 at Craven Cottage on September 20.

In a post-match interview, Arbeloa expressed his frustration, noting that the referee seemed to favor the opposition by awarding “all fouls” to them. He referenced a controversial VAR decision from the previous Manchester derby, stating, “I knew after the game against Man City that they (would not) let Manchester United lose here.”

The FA's charge alleges that Arbeloa “acted in an improper manner by making comments in a post-match interview that imply bias and/or question the integrity of a match official.” The manager, who took charge at Fulham this summer and is still seeking his first league victory, has until Thursday to respond to the charge.

In the match, Fulham had initially taken the lead with a Lisandro Martinez own goal early in the second half. However, Matheus Cunha equalized with a deflected goal in the 89th minute, securing a point for United.

Former United player Gary Neville criticized his old team's performance, describing their play as the “worst 15 minutes of football” he has witnessed since childhood. He noted that the team appeared lackluster, stating, “I’ve never seen a Manchester United team walk, out of possession, as much as that.” Neville called for a rebalance in the team's dynamics, suggesting that Michael Carrick needs to adapt his strategies to improve both offensive and defensive play.