Arbeloa 'doesn't feel fear' but pressure increases after loss

What the report says

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa said he does not fear for his job after his side’s late 2-1 defeat at Ipswich left the club winless in six Premier League matches and bottom of the table, according to BBC Sport Football. Fulham had led late in the game through Ryan Sessegnon, but Ipswich scored twice after the 88th minute to complete a comeback and deepen the pressure on the new boss.

BBC reported that the loss was Fulham’s second straight league match in which they were ahead in the closing stages and then conceded, with late goals emerging as a recurring problem. Under Arbeloa, the club have collected only two points from their first six league games, a start that has raised scrutiny because the former Real Madrid and Liverpool defender has limited senior managerial experience.

Arbeloa said the focus should be on Fulham’s situation rather than his own, adding that pressure is part of coaching. He also pointed to aspects of his team’s performances he believes are improving. Ryan Sessegnon, meanwhile, urged his teammates to raise standards and said the squad needs to look at its mentality.

Fulham now face a key run of fixtures against newly promoted opponents, which could shape the early direction of their season. In broader context, fast-starting points totals can be crucial in avoiding a relegation fight, making the coming matches especially important.