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Fulham 1-1 Newcastle: Rodrigo Muniz salvages point but Alvaro Arbeloa sweating over injury concern

Cottagers roared back to earn share of spoils…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:27 PM
Fulham 1-1 Newcastle: Rodrigo Muniz salvages point but Alvaro Arbeloa sweating over injury concern
Key Things to Know
  • Rodrigo Muniz scored an equalizer to salvage a 1-1 draw for Fulham against Newcastle at Craven Cottage.
  • Jacob Murphy opened the scoring for Newcastle in the 79th minute with a spectacular curling drive.
  • Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces an injury concern regarding 19-year-old Josh King.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rodrigo Muniz scored a late equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw for Fulham against Newcastle at Craven Cottage. Newcastle appeared set for victory after Jacob Murphy struck a stunning, curling goal from distance in the 79th minute. However, substitute Muniz scrambled home from close range shortly afterward to ensure Alvaro Arbeloa's side claimed a share of the points.

Fulham controlled large stretches of the match, with Newcastle goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek making crucial saves to deny Oscar Bobb and a stoppage-time effort from Ryan Sessegnon. The match also brought an injury concern for Fulham involving Josh King, while Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle side saw Dan Burn's earlier effort disallowed for a foul.

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