Rodrigo Muniz finally finds the net again, and Fulham leave Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle still waiting for the win they badly need.
Rodrigo Muniz picked the perfect moment to end a long wait. The Fulham striker scored his first goal since the opening day of last season, and it left Newcastle empty-handed at Craven Cottage.
For Muniz, it was a release. Goals have been hard to come by for the Brazilian, and the finish was a reminder of the instincts that made him such a handful for Premier League defenders. Fulham's home crowd had waited a long time for it, and the celebrations showed.
For Newcastle and head coach Matthias Jaissle, the timing could hardly be worse. The visitors came to west London looking for a result to settle nerves and build momentum, but they left still searching for that statement win. The pressure on Jaissle's side will only grow.
Fulham, meanwhile, showed the resilience and home belief that make Craven Cottage an awkward place to visit. Newcastle now have to regroup quickly, while Muniz and Fulham can look ahead with real confidence.
