Newcastle survive Millwall scare: a champion's victory or a warning for Jaissle?

Lewis Hall's 81st-minute cross was not technically perfect, but it was enough to break the defensive wall Millwall had built for over an hour. Joe Willock arrived from deep and finished calmly. The Den fell silent, and Newcastle United avoided a Carabao Cup shock. Jaissle named a strong starting XI. Newcastle dominated possession but had only one shot on target during the opening hour. Millwall defended deep, stayed compact and threatened through quick transitions. Tairyk Arconte hit the post after Tino Livramento's defensive lapse. Willock's late goal came from Hall's drilled cross. Before that, Fabian Schär had a penalty appeal waved away after an apparent shirt pull. Newcastle progressed to the last 16, but the performance raised concerns. Millwall showed courage and organization. Newcastle struggled to create clear chances against a low block. The victory masked problems in attacking structure. Jaissle now faces a tougher test against Leeds United in the Premier League. A narrow cup win means little if the same pattern continues.