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Willock’s 81st-minute goal sends Newcastle into Carabao Cup fourth round

9/9/2026

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Willock Secures Win

Joe Willock scored in the 81st minute to give Newcastle United a 1-0 win and reach Carabao Cup fourth round.
Taïryk Arconte hit the near post in the 79th minute, almost equalising for Millwall.
Newcastle held 70% possession and fired 17 shots, while Millwall managed 14 attempts.
Matthias Jaissle introduced Anthony Elanga and Matías Fernández-Pardo to spark Newcastle’s breakthrough.

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Newcastle Signs Fernández-Pardo

Newcastle United completed a £51 million transfer for 21-year-old forward Matías Fernández-Pardo from Lille.
He could debut in Newcastle’s upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth.
Manager Matthias Jaissle also listed young striker Lewis Hall as a long-term target for United.
Anthony Elanga has scored in each of Newcastle’s first two Premier League games this season.
Bournemouth beat Newcastle 2-1 at St James’ Park in April.

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Jaissle Decides GK

Manager Matthias Jaissle will decide the Carabao Cup last-16 goalkeeper after assessing Ewen Jaouen’s ankle injury.
Jaissle said a three-week international break in late September will shape his squad-rotation plan.
He emphasized improving player physicality as a key focus for the upcoming match preparation.
Nick Pope, listed as substitute, could return after not playing since Newcastle’s 4-1 pre-season loss to Bristol City in July.

History

Historical Context

After Kevin Keegan splashed a world-record £15 million on Alan Shearer in July 1996, Newcastle chased a title with a 5-0 victory over Manchester United in October 1996 and finished runners-up that season. The club’s historic attacking ethos now under Matthias Jaissle echoes that ambition, as he completes a £51 million signing of 21-year-old Matías Fernández-Pardo to revive the high-scoring legacy.

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Willock Secures Win

Joe Willock scored in the 81st minute to give Newcastle United a 1-0 win and reach Carabao Cup fourth round.
Taïryk Arconte hit the near post in the 79th minute, almost equalising for Millwall.
Newcastle held 70% possession and fired 17 shots, while Millwall managed 14 attempts.
Matthias Jaissle introduced Anthony Elanga and Matías Fernández-Pardo to spark Newcastle’s breakthrough.

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