'This goal showed everyone I'm here': Muniz wants to keep scoring at Fulham

Rodrigo Muniz, who found the net against Newcastle United, said he wants more minutes and more goals in a Fulham shirt.

Fulham drew 1-1 with Newcastle United at Craven Cottage, with Muniz responding to a fine strike from the visitors' Jacob Murphy to earn his side a point. Only 179 seconds separated Murphy's goal in the 80th minute and Muniz's equaliser in the 83rd minute.

It was the first time in their last 19 home matches against Newcastle United in the Premier League that Fulham had come away with a draw. The result was also the London side's first home league draw against their opponents since March 1984 (then in the second tier).

The Brazilian striker, who scored his first league goal of the season, said after the match:

"Our last game against Aston Villa was really tough. We worked very hard this week and we knew a difficult game awaited us. Newcastle have very good players, so I'm very happy to have scored to help my teammates. I work very hard every week to play and to score, I have to be ready at every moment. When I was on the bench in the first half, we talked about how I needed to warm up well and give everything when I came on. Last season was quite difficult for me and I only managed to score one goal. This goal was very important for me. I want to play more, and this goal showed everyone that Rodrigo is here."

Newcastle United, meanwhile, are now unbeaten in their third consecutive Premier League match in London (2 wins, 1 draw).

Jacob Murphy, scoring in the league for the first time in 19 matches, netted the first left-footed goal of his Premier League career. Eight of Murphy's last nine league goals for Newcastle have either put his side ahead (seven) or brought them level (one).

Assessing the match, Murphy said: "We're disappointed not to come away with three points, but we're pleased with the overall performance. We showed a good reaction after a difficult week. It was a collective performance and everyone took responsibility. We didn't let Fulham play the game they wanted. Conceding straight after scoring is frustrating, but it's a point in the right direction."