Willock grabs late goal as Newcastle edge Millwall — SkimNews
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- Joe Willock scored in the 81st minute with a flicked finish from Lewis Hall's cross, giving Newcastle a 1-0 win over Millwall in the Carabao Cup third round
- Tairyk Arconte struck the near post with a shot moments before Willock's goal, nearly leveling for Millwall after breaking past Tino Livramento
- Matthias Jaissle emphasized patience and physical resilience in his post-match comments, praising Newcastle’s improved fundamentals compared to their first half against Bournemouth
- Lewis Hall credited Jaissle for transforming team morale, stating the manager and coaching staff had ended a period of negativity at the club
- Regan Anderson, a 15-year-old midfielder, came on as a substitute for Millwall and became the club’s second youngest player to feature in a competitive match
Why it matters: Newcastle preserves early-season momentum under new manager Jaissle by advancing in a competition they previously won, while Millwall’s near-upset highlights vulnerability in away cup ties — a concern for Premier League sides facing Championship resistance. The narrow margin underscores the risk-reward calculus for top-flight teams fielding mixed squads in early knockout rounds.
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