Fulham boss Scott Parker insists a point against Burnley is a good result.
The Cottagers were chasing back-to-back wins for the first time since last July and they went ahead in the 49th minute when Ola Aina unknowingly deflected into the net from Ademola Lookman's corner in the pouring rain.
Burnley levelled three minutes later through Ashley Barnes as the spoils were shared but, having been 10 points adrift of safety only a few days ago, Fulham are now within six of 17th-placed Newcastle.
The Londoners have a chance to further reduce the deficit as they take on rock-bottom Sheffield United on Saturday night before Newcastle travel to high-flying Manchester United a day later.
“It's a massive game for us now," Parker said. “The gap was 10 points, it's now six. It's going in the right direction and we're going into Saturday trying to win that game.
“Our main focus is how we perform to get results in this division but of course the main focus (is to reel in Newcastle).
“I believe we're very competitive in this league. I feel every game we play, we can win, I honestly do.
“I feel like my team can really go and get results in this division, we've proven that. We've only won all three all season but we're very hard to beat and we have got quality."
