Newcastle United are safely through to the next round of the League Cup, and Episode 5 of The Mag Pod reflects on a successful, if not entirely convincing, trip to Millwall. Jamie reports back from The Den after Newcastle's 1-0 win, with Joe Willock's goal proving enough to send United through and keep their unbeaten start under the new manager intact.
The panel pick apart a performance that produced plenty of possession and attacking situations without enough cutting edge. There is debate over whether Newcastle should have made far lighter work of depleted Championship opposition, or whether the only thing that really matters in cup football is getting your name into the next round. Lewis Hall's impressive display comes in for particular praise, while Willock's performance – and whether he really deserved the official man of the match award, sparks a lively disagreement.
Jamie also shares his experience of a first Newcastle visit to The Den, from navigating his way through the Millwall support to the atmosphere inside the ground – and, naturally, the important matter of a late-night McDonald's afterwards.
Attention then turns to the League Cup itself and what Newcastle might need from the next draw to put together another serious run in the competition. With some potentially difficult ties elsewhere, the panel consider how quickly the tournament could open up with a little luck.
Finally, there's a look ahead to Monday night's Premier League trip to Leeds United. After contrasting meetings last season and Newcastle's mixed performances so far this campaign, the panel discuss what sort of challenge awaits at Elland Road and whether another positive result can keep the early momentum going.
Key Moments
00:18 – Introduction and Jamie's trip to Millwall
04:20 – Reaction from The Den after Newcastle's 1-0 win
07:02 – Assessing Newcastle's performance against Millwall
21:35 – Lewis Hall, Joe Willock and the standout performers
26:18 – League Cup draw and Newcastle's chances
30:31 – Looking ahead to Leeds away
36:31 – Final thoughts
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