In a dramatic encounter at Craven Cottage, Álvaro Arbeloa's Fulham suffered a heartbreaking loss to Crystal Palace, marking their third consecutive defeat in the Premier League. The match saw Fulham take the lead on two occasions, but they ultimately fell short, continuing their search for their first points of the season.

Fulham started strong, with Josh King scoring the opening goal in the 11th minute. The home team seemed poised for victory when César Palacios netted his first Premier League goal, putting Fulham ahead 2-1. However, Crystal Palace, managed by Pierre Sage, mounted a comeback that left Arbeloa's side reeling.

Despite the promising start, Fulham's defense faltered, allowing Tyrick Mitchell to equalize before halftime. The match turned in favor of Crystal Palace when Mitchell scored again, followed by a decisive goal from Ben Chilwell, sealing a 3-2 victory for the visitors.

Arbeloa's team, filled with young talent, struggled to maintain their lead and now finds themselves in the relegation zone with no points from three matches. The pressure is mounting on the Spanish manager as he seeks to turn around the club's fortunes in the league.

Fulham's next challenge will be crucial as they aim to break their losing streak and secure their first points of the season. The team's lack of experience has become a significant concern, and Arbeloa will need to rally his players to avoid further disappointment.