Fulham secure first Premier League win under Arbeloa
Fulham beat Hull City 1-0 in the Premier League, giving Alvaro Arbeloa his first win as manager at Craven Cottage.
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Fulham earned their first Premier League win of the season by defeating Hull City 1-0 on Saturday at Craven Cottage. The victory comes as a much-needed boost for manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who has faced pressure in recent weeks.
Alex Iwobi scored the only goal of the match in the 33rd minute, assisted by Sander Berge. Fulham dominated the game, holding 76% possession and recording six shots on target compared to Hull's zero.
Hull City struggled to create chances, with an expected goals (xG) of just 0.2. They managed only two corners throughout the match, while Fulham had ten. Hull's goalkeeper made five saves to keep the scoreline from widening.
Ryan Sessegnon received a red card in stoppage time, but it did not affect the outcome. Both teams received two yellow cards during the match.
Going into the game, Hull City were in eighth place with nine points, while Fulham were bottom of the table with just two points from six matches. This win could be crucial for Fulham as they look to climb the standings.