Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been fined $33,163 and warned by the FA after saying officials would not let Manchester United lose after a 1-1 draw in September.
01Summary
- 01The English Football Association fined Alvaro Arbeloa $33,163 and gave him a warning on Wednesday.
- 02The sanction was for comments he made after Fulham's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Craven Cottage on 20 September.
- 03Arbeloa said: “I knew after the game against Manchester City that they don’t let Manchester United lose here.”
- 04The FA said his remarks implied bias and questioned the integrity of a match official.
- 05Fulham are bottom of the Premier League with two points from six matches, and Arbeloa is still seeking his first league win since taking charge in July.
02Why it matters
The case adds pressure on Fulham's manager and shows how post-match remarks can lead to punishment from football authorities. It also keeps attention on refereeing standards and the use of VAR in the Premier League.
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