Alvaro Arbeloa demands defensive improvement after Fulham survive five-goal thriller against West Ham in Carabao Cup

Alvaro Arbeloa urged Fulham to show greater defensive aggression after seeing his side edge West Ham 3-2 in a frantic Carabao Cup tie on Tuesday night. Substitute Oscar Bobb netted his first goal for the club to book their fourth-round berth, but the Spanish head coach was left frustrated by how easily his backline surrendered control.

Arbeloa made an urgent plea for defensive improvement despite seeing his side secure a place in the fourth round with a dramatic 3-2 victory over West Ham at London Stadium. The Spanish head coach watched on as his team twice surrendered leads established through Rodrigo Muniz and Cesar Palacios due to unforced lapses at the back. His frustration was spared further escalation when Bobb emerged from the bench to stroke home a crucial 78th-minute winner in a fierce London derby.