Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has brushed aside mounting speculation over his job security, insisting the spotlight should remain on the club rather than himself as his struggling side chase a first Premier League victory of the season.

Fulham sit bottom of the table with just two points from six matches, having lost four and drawn two since the campaign began. The pressure on Arbeloa intensifies ahead of Saturday's 15:00 BST kick-off against Hull City at Craven Cottage, with reports suggesting a defeat could cost him his position.

Despite the growing scrutiny, the 43-year-old Spaniard described the build-up to the Hull fixture as routine. "It is not about me, it is about the club, the players and the supporters," he said, rejecting the idea that his own future should dominate the conversation.

Fulham have been left to rue narrow margins in recent weeks. They were on course for a first win of the season against Ipswich Town last time out, leading 1-0 through a Ryan Sessegnon strike in the second half, only to concede twice late on at Portman Road. A similar story unfolded before the international break against Manchester United, when Fulham appeared set for victory before Matheus Cunha's deflected effort salvaged a point for the visitors in stoppage time.

Arbeloa reiterated that his primary concern was the collective rather than his personal standing. "It is not about my future. Like I said before, it is about the club and my players," he said. "They are looking for the reward and looking for a game where they can get a win for the supporters, they deserve it because of their support. It is important for all of us."

The former Real Madrid and Liverpool defender took charge at Fulham in the summer on a three-year deal, replacing Marco Silva after a brief stint as Real Madrid's interim head coach. His appointment carried significant backing, arriving with endorsements from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and current Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, under whom Arbeloa played during his time in Spain.

However, his start to life in English football has fallen short of expectations. While Fulham have progressed to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup, where they will host Crystal Palace this month, league form has been a different story entirely.

When questioned about whether he still commands the full support of his squad to implement his tactical approach, Arbeloa pointed to passages of encouraging performance. "They did for many minutes against Ipswich. We did against Manchester United and we did against Liverpool," he said, referencing Fulham's goalless draw at Anfield. "For me, we need to try to keep that level for 90 minutes, that is important."

He also praised the attitude shown by his players in training this week, adding: "I saw the commitment of the players in how they have been training. They are so focused on tomorrow's game."

Should Arbeloa remain in charge beyond the weekend, Fulham's next assignment will see them face a third consecutive promoted side, with a trip to Championship champions Coventry City on the horizon.

Behind the scenes, there are suggestions that Arbeloa's methods and man-management have not been universally well received within the squad, adding further pressure to a situation that club officials, including director of football operations Tony Khan, had hoped would develop more smoothly following what was seen as a bold managerial appointment. Another disappointing result against Hull is likely to intensify internal scrutiny of his position significantly.

Based on reporting from BBC Sport.