Rodallega, who hadn’t scored since September, finally notched only his second goal since a pre-season move from Wigan with a second half header to kill off the Magpies.u00a0

It was sweet relief for both Rodallega and Fulham boss Martin Jol, whose struggling side had blown the first half lead given to them by Steve Sidwell. Hatem Ben Arfa equalised for Newcastle early in the second half.