Álvaro Arbeloa gets his first Premier League win: Fulham 1-0 Hull
Alex Iwobi scored in the 34th minute as Fulham climbed out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win at Craven Cottage.
Álvaro Arbeloa notched his first Premier League victory as Fulham beat Hull City 1-0 at Craven Cottage. The win was crucial to drag the Cottagers out of the relegation zone.
The only goal came from Alex Iwobi in the 34th minute. He finished a sweeping move, with the effort slipping through Konstantinos Tzolakis’ arms. Fulham were on top in the first half, recording 10 shots, and kept creating chances after the break.
Josh King went close with a one-on-one, and Tzolakis made another key save to keep it at 1-0. In stoppage time, Ryan Sessegnon was sent off, but Fulham held on. Sky Sports notes the result followed heavy pressure and scrutiny over Arbeloa’s next fixtures after a tough start to the season.
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