Tag: Alvaro

Fulham 1-0 Hull City: Alex Iwobi goal secures first Premier League win of season and eases pressure on Alvaro Arbeloa
17 October 2026 Off

Fulham 1-0 Hull City: Alex Iwobi goal secures first Premier League win of season and eases pressure on Alvaro Arbeloa

By Total Football News

Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa says securing the club’s first Premier League victory of the season before a crunch period of games for them was “massive”.

The Cottagers had been winless in their previous six league matches but secured all three points against Hull City thanks to Alex Iwobi’s 33rd-minute strike.

The result offered respite for head coach Arbeloa, who succeeded Marco Silva in the Craven Cottage hot seat in July

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Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa ‘not worried about position’ despite defeat at Ipswich
11 October 2026 Off

Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa ‘not worried about position’ despite defeat at Ipswich

By Total Football News

When Marco Silva was appointed Fulham boss in 2021 he brought a stability to the club that ensured they were competitive in the Premier League, without ever really being in danger of being relegated.

Silva departed in the summer to become head coach of Benfica and in appointing Arbeloa as his replacement, Fulham were undoubtedly taking a bit of a gamble.

The former Liverpool and Real Madrid player arrived with

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Liverpool 0-0 Fulham: Alvaro Arbeloa wins first Premier League point on his return to Anfield
12 September 2026 Off

Liverpool 0-0 Fulham: Alvaro Arbeloa wins first Premier League point on his return to Anfield

By Total Football News

Fulham and boss Alvaro Arbeloa claimed their first Premier League point of the season with a goalless draw against Liverpool.

Less than 72 hours after the Reds beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Andoni Iraola’s side lacked the intensity and urgency they showed on Wednesday night as they failed to score for the first time this term.

Arbeloa came into this game under pressure, with his side having lost

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Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace: Alvaro Arbeloa booed off after third defeat in row
6 September 2026 Off

Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace: Alvaro Arbeloa booed off after third defeat in row

By Total Football News

Fulham enjoyed a better expected goals (xG) of 3.13 than Palace (1.97), and also ran Chelsea close on the opening weekend.

But that does not stop the table reading three matches played, three defeats, zero points.

It led to booing from some Fulham fans, as well as chants questioning the team’s performance.

Arbeloa will be no stranger to pressure. His playing career included more than 350 appearances for Real Madrid,

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Bournemouth sign £25.7m striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche
14 July 2026 Off

Bournemouth sign £25.7m striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche

By Total Football News

Bournemouth have announced the signing of striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Spanish club Elche in a deal worth up to £25.7m.

Rodriguez has joined on a five-year contract to strengthen the Cherries’ forward line alongside Evanilson, with the deal confirmed on the day of his 22nd birthday.

Rodriguez should provide a more physical presence in attack and will add competition and depth as Bournemouth prepare for their first season in Europe

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