Rodrigo Muniz rediscovered his scoring touch after a full year without a goal, lifting the mood at Craven Cottage and handing manager Alvaro Arbeloa his maiden victory as Fulham dispatched AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in the Carabao Cup.

The Brazilian striker's drought had stretched to 12 months before he finally broke through in this cup fixture, providing the spark Fulham needed to turn a promising performance into a comfortable win.

Arbeloa, who had been searching for his first win since taking charge at Fulham, will be particularly relieved by the result — not only for the scoreline, but for the manner in which his side controlled the match from start to finish.

The 3-0 victory sends Fulham through in the Carabao Cup and will do a great deal for confidence across the squad, with Muniz's return to form among the most welcome developments of the evening.