The FA announced the sanctions on October 13, saying the Spanish coach had admitted a charge of acting improperly by making post-match remarks that implied bias and questioned the integrity of a match official.
Arbeloa made the comments after Manchester United salvaged a point at Craven Cottage through Matheus Cunha’s deflected equaliser in the 89th minute. Frustrated by the result, the Fulham manager suggested that refereeing decisions had favoured United.
He also referred to a controversial video assistant referee decision in Manchester United’s previous match against Manchester City, saying he believed United would not be allowed to lose at home.
An independent regulatory commission considered the case and imposed the fine alongside a warning about his future conduct. The FA said Arbeloa had admitted the charge.
The 43-year-old former Real Madrid defender took charge of Fulham in July 2026. At the time of the reports, the London club were still searching for their first Premier League victory of the season and had collected two points from their opening six league matches.
The disciplinary decision adds to the scrutiny surrounding Arbeloa as he seeks to improve Fulham’s results.
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Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has been fined £25,000 and warned by the Football Association after comments following his side’s 1–1 draw with Manchester United. Arbeloa admitted a misconduct charge over remarks that questioned the impartiality of match officials. Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has been fined £25,000 and issued a formal warning by the Football Association (FA) over comments...
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- Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has been fined £25,000 and warned by the Football Association after comments following his side’s 1–1 draw with Manchester United.
- Arbeloa admitted a misconduct charge over remarks that questioned the impartiality of match officials.
- Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has been fined £25,000 and issued a formal warning by the Football Association (FA) over comments he made after his team’s 1–1 Premier League draw with Manchester United on September 20.The FA announced the sanctions on October 13, saying the Spanish coach had admitted a charge of acting improperly by making post-match remarks that implied bias and questioned the integrity of a match official.Arbeloa made the comments after Manchester United salvaged a point at Craven Cottage through Matheus Cunha’s deflected equaliser in the 89th minute.
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Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has been fined £25,000 and warned by the Football Association after comments following his side’s 1–1 draw with Manchester United. Arbeloa admitted a misconduct charge over remarks that questioned the impartiality of match officials. Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has been fined £25,000 and issued a formal warning by the Football Association (FA) over comments...
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October 14, 2026
