Newcastle's improved display against Fulham was ultimately undone by a late defensive lapse, resulting in a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage. Jacob Murphy appeared to have secured a vital victory for the visitors with a goal 10 minutes from time, but Fulham substitute Rodrigo Muniz equalized less than three minutes later.
Matthias Jaissle, the Newcastle manager, will likely see the draw as a step forward after a run of four defeats in five matches. The team also showed resilience amidst reports of dressing-room unrest.
Newcastle had opportunities to take the lead earlier in the match. Harvey Barnes missed three clear chances, twice being denied by Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno before halftime and then firing wide in the second half. Barnes's missed opportunities contrasted with Murphy's clinical finish from 25 yards after capitalizing on a loose pass.
Fulham had a goal disallowed in the 33rd minute when Dan Burn's flick home was ruled offside due to an obstruction in the box. Fulham's Josh King, who recently received an England call-up, was his side's most effective player in the first half, forcing a save from goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek with a well-struck volley.
The draw leaves both Newcastle and Fulham in the bottom half of the table. The match saw a notable defensive error from William Osula on the halfway line, which led to Fulham's swift counter-attack and equalizer.
