Newcastle draw at Fulham as Murphy goal cancelled by Muniz

Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 7 Nov, 18:11 · Archive

Jacob Murphy's late goal for Newcastle was cancelled out minutes later by Rodrigo Muniz's equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Fulham.

Jacob Murphy's goal appeared to have given Newcastle a much-needed victory at Fulham, but Rodrigo Muniz scored an equaliser within minutes to secure a 1-1 draw. Murphy struck from 25 yards late in the game, but Muniz pounced on a loose pass from César Palacios to restore parity in a scramble in Newcastle's penalty area.

Matthias Jaissle's side had been under pressure after a run of four defeats in five games, including a poor display at home to Everton on Monday. The German manager made four changes and adopted a deeper, more cautious approach, denying Fulham space behind the defensive line. Newcastle produced an improved performance compared to recent weeks, though they still lacked cutting edge in attack.

Harvey Barnes had multiple chances to put Newcastle ahead in the first half but failed to convert, shooting too close to Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno when clean through and missing again after the break. Dan Burn saw an early goal ruled out after a VAR check for a shirt pull on Timothy Castagne by Yoane Wissa.

Fulham were the more dominant side for much of the match and created more opportunities overall. Substitute Muniz's goal was his first of the season in the league and extended Fulham's unbeaten run to four games. A late save from Newcastle goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, denying Ryan Sessegnon from range in stoppage time, prevented Fulham from taking all three points.

Jaissle will view the point as progress given the improved performance, though wasteful finishing and defensive lapses will frustrate him. Both sides remain uncomfortably close to the relegation zone.

How it is being reported

• Much-improved Newcastle stop the rot with a 1-1 draw at Fulham - but sloppy defending and wasteful finishing will leave Matthias Jaissle rueing a missed opportunity, writes CRAIG HOPECRAIG HOPE: Just when Newcastle looked set for victory after Jacob Murphy had borrowed Amar Dedic's bow to arrow them into a late lead, they turned the weapon on themselves.Daily Mail Sport · 7 Nov, 17:52
• Fulham snatch deserved point after Jacob Murphy’s stunner for NewcastleFulham 1-1 Newcastle: Murphy’s incredible goal was cancelled out shortly afterwards by Rodrigo MunizIndependent Sport · 7 Nov, 17:18
• Late goals as Fulham draw with NewcastleFREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Fulham and Newcastle United.Sky Sports · 7 Nov, 17:10
• Muniz rescues late point for Fulham against Newcastle after Murphy stunnerRodrigo Muniz came off the bench to rescue a point for Fulham and deny Matthias Jaissle a welcome victory after a difficult week. Newcastle produced an improved display after a run of four defeats in all competitions but they could not hold out after going 1-0 up thanks to a vicious late strike from Jacob Murphy. Muniz stretched Fulham’s unbeaten run to four games after scoring his first league goal of the season. Álvaro Arbeloa will be pleased with César Palacios’s role in the goal given that the midfielder was culpable when Murphy scored. Continue reading...The Guardian · 7 Nov, 17:00
• Fulham deny Newcastle boss Jaissle of pressure-relieving victoryRodrigo Muniz's unorthodox equaliser denied Matthias Jaissle a pressure-relieving victory but his Newcastle side were still much improved in a deserved 1-1 draw at Fulham.Sky Sports · 7 Nov, 17:00

In this story: Newcastle United · Fulham · Jacob Murphy · Rodrigo Muniz · Matthias Jaissle · Harvey Barnes · Dan Burn · Craven Cottage

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