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Alvaro Arbeloa says focus should not be on him as Fulham look for first Premier League win

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Lorraine McKenna, Sami Mokbel
Alvaro Arbeloa says focus should not be on him as Fulham look for first Premier League win
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Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa is facing mounting pressure as his team remains winless in the Premier League after six matches. Despite rumors regarding his job security, Arbeloa insists his focus remains on the club and the players' performance.

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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Alvaro Arbeloa joined Fulham as head coach on a three-year deal in July

Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says the focus should not be on him as his side searches for a first Premier League win of the season this weekend.

The club are bottom of the table on two points after four defeats and two draws in their opening six league games of the campaign.

And as a result, the 43-year-old Spaniard is under increasing pressure as Fulham prepare to face Hull City at Craven Cottage at 15:00 BST on Saturday.

Despite reports suggesting another defeat could mean he loses his job, Arbeloa said it had "been a normal week" for him.

"It is not about me, it is about the club, the players and the supporters," he added.

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