News about Joe Willock

Joe Willock will miss the rest of the campaign in the latest injury blow for Newcastle - as it's decided midfielder should rest troublesome achilles in order to be fully fit for pre-season

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 16, 2024
CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock will not play again this season after a decision was taken to allow his troublesome Achilles a period of rest, Mail Sport can reveal. The 24-year-old has been plagued by the problem since the beginning of the campaign and, after returning in October, he suffered a recurrence the following month. Willock came back again in February but the pain has not fully gone away and he will now sit out the remaining six matches.

Newcastle's heart is still their most potent trait, with Bruno Guimaraes' late kick giving Eddie Howe's injury-plagued side at Fulham a back-to-wall win

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 6, 2024
FULHAM 0-1 NEWCASTLE UNIONTED — DOMINIC HOGAN AT CRAVEN COTTAGE — Eddie Howe's side has been battling, and the Magpies' 1-0 victory over Fulham on Saturday may have sparked questions about European football. However, with their unfolding injury crisis bringing them closer to reclaim Joe Willock, Howe was captivated not so much by his team's success, but the result was enough to stay within a point behind West Ham. It was not a vintage show, and as such, it is impossible to ignore the effect that the ever-present spectre of injuries on Newcastle - a recurring theme for the Magpies this season, but it was no less important for that fact.

The Toons were made to tick again by Joe Willock's return to Newcastle as the Magpies return to winning ways after a dramatic at St James' Park

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 3, 2024
CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Some players are within themselves, seeking to see what they do. Others, as well as the minority, have a direct effect on colleagues and help them perform better. Joe Willock is one of Newcastle's most popular players. For the second time this season, starting in a Premier League XI made all the difference at St James' Park on Saturday. Remember last week's Dan Burn debate - and the week before that and the week before that - about the left back needing to be dropped? He started against Wolves and was never bothered.

RECOVERAL: Liverpool and Chelsea have sustained 27 injuries this season, Man United have lost 28 players, and Manchester City have kept their hospital almost empty, but which Premier League team has been hardest by injuries?

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 29, 2024
Manchester United and Brighton have each sustained 28 injuries, while Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace have all been dealt with 27 lay-offs. Liverpool and Chelsea have each sustained 27 separate injuries, highlighted by the combined 19 absentees from their matchday squads for the Carabao Cup finals at Wembley on Sunday.

After Man United's victory over Luton, Erik ten Hag salutes him as a "fighter" on a hot streak, the striker's red-hot scoring streak resumed with a brace, with ace tipped to add more to his tally after gaining his 'confidence.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 18, 2024
NATHAN SALT AT KENILWORTH ROAD: Hojlund started the season without a league goal for the first four-and-a-half months, but he continued his purple patch in front of goal at Kenilworth Road after 37 seconds followed up with a chested attack after seven minutes. The Dane has been a revelation since Boxing Day, when he scored his first Premier League goal for United. Since Hojlund's debut in the league, no player has scored more times than him. Hojlund's opener set a record by being the youngest player in Premier League history to score in six consecutive games, defeating Joe Willock's record with Hojlund's old team, who ruled it aged 21 years and 14 days.

After scoring in SIX consecutive Premier League games against Luton Town, Rasmus Hojlund became the youngest player to score in SIX consecutive Premier League games

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 18, 2024
After bagging a brace against Luton Town on Sunday afternoon, Rasmus Hojlund became the youngest player to score in six consecutive Premier League games. In the Manchester United vs. Joe Willock (21 years 272 days old) clash at Kenilworth Road, Hojlund (221 years 14 days old) defeated him twice.

Newcastle is close to joining Man City starlet Alfie Harrison, 18, on a permanent basis, with the highly rated midfielder expected to join the Magpies

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 24, 2024
The highly rated 18-year-old has excelled in City's academy, and the Magpies are now closing in on a new one. If the two sides agree to a contract, the adolescent is expected to have a medical at St James' Park in the coming days. Harrison has compared himself to City's star striker Erling Haaland for his appearance, as well as statistics and assists for the club's youth teams.

Newcastle has announced that Joelinton will miss the remainder of the season after thigh surgery, with the Brazilian midfielder expected to return in May

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 23, 2024
Since undergoing thigh surgery, Newcastle midfielder Joelinton will miss the bulk of the season, according to the club. During the Magpies' FA Cup win over Sunderland on January 6, the Brazilian was forced to leave. The 27-year-old had been expected to miss around six weeks, but the decision to now means the player will be out before May.

Newcastle is finally set for big injury recovery, with a number of key players expected to return in the coming weeks, including Callum Wilson, Joe Willock, and Harvey Barnes, with Callum Wilson, Joe Willock, and Harvey Barnes all on the brinks of returning

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 19, 2024
Willock is expected to return to action in a week or two weeks, according to Mail Sport. Since being diagnosed with an achilles problem, the midfielder has been out for more than two months. Barnes, who suffered his foot in his second game for the Magpies in September, may be back before Willock. The £38 million winger has been productive, but there has been a lot of pain given the agony he suffered when returning from December.

The ball had gone out of play in the build-up to Newcastle's controversial goal at St James' Park, according to Joe Willock, who had been barred from the FA for the first time

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 14, 2023
Joe Willock told Arsenal players that the ball had gone out in the build-up to Newcastle's controversial goal that resulted in them a 1-0 victory over the Gunners in the Premier League last month. Willock was after a shot by Jacob Murphy that seemed to be going out for an Arsenal goal-kick before Willock chased the ball and crossed into the box. Joelinton scuffed the ball back to the waiting Gordon, who then tapped the ball into the goal amid a slew of Arsenal defenders and goalkeeper David Raya.

After being grounded by freezing weather at Manchester Airport, a man United plane was forced to travel three-hour bus ride to Newcastle for Saturday night's Premier League match

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 2, 2023
Manchester United's plans for Saturday night's Premier League match against Newcastle United were jeopardized after their flight was postponed. On Saturday morning, Erik ten Hag's crew was scheduled to fly north-east from Manchester Airport at 11 a.m. However, when the passengers arrived at the airport to drop their cars off at 10 a.m., they were told that due to the weather and technical difficulties, their flight was cancelled.

In repeated VAR gaffes, a former Premier League referee compares £1 million Stockley Park upgrades, including table tennis and a luxurious gym, to a 'HOLIDAY CAMP' and describes them as a 'waste of money.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 20, 2023
In the midst of a string of tumultuous VAR calls in the English top flight this season, a former Premier League referee has sluggishly described PGMOL's extensive renovations as a "waste of money." Stockley Park received over £1 million worth of tune-ups ahead of the 2022-23 campaign to upgrade the 'elite performance' VAR hub, which includes a state-of-the-art gym, modern architecture, and plush meeting rooms for pre- and post-match debriefs. Populous, a multinational design company that also participated in the design of Tottenham Hostpur Stadium, has been involved in the formation of the facility's redevelopment, which now includes an 'elite conditioning space' for match officials and a 'designated recovery space' in an attempt to ensure officials are in peak physical condition.

How the season's most controversial winner for Newcastle over Arsenal differed: Every word VAR officials said as they triple checked Anthony Gordon's unpopular winner against Newcastle

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 15, 2023
It is expected to be the most tense goal of the entire Premier League season. After a rare triple check by the Video Assistant Referees, Anthony Gordon's winner for Newcastle United's match against Arsenal on November 4 was only determined after. VAR Andy Madley and assistant VAR Stuart Burt discussed whether Joe Willock managed to keep the ball in play in the lead-up to the goal, whether Joelinton fouled Gabriel while throwing the ball back across, and whether Gordon was offside when he scored.

Following the Newcastle VAR fiasco, Mikel Arteta has made himself "look like a CLOWN" for raising refereeing codes, according to Chris Sutton of Mail Sport's podcast "It's All Kicking Off."

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 6, 2023
Following Arsenal's humiliating loss to Newcastle on Saturday, Chris Sutton believes Mikel Arteta has made himself seem 'like a clown' for slamming the highest of refereeing in England. After Anthony Gordon's match-winning goal was allowed to stand, the Spaniard was left fuming after the final whistle at St James' Park, when Bruno Guimaraes avoided punishment for a suspected elbow on Jorginho. Gordon's attack passed through three separate VAR checks before being allowed to stand, with referee Stuart Attwell and VAR official Andy Madley determining that Joe WIllock had kept the ball in play, Joelinton did not fouled Gabriel in the build-up and that the goalscorer was onside.

Ian Wright, a former Arsenal striker, screamed VAR on X and insists he is 'done' after a tense foul play against Gabriel Magalhaes in the buildup to Newcastle's goal

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 6, 2023
Ian Wright, a former Arsenal striker, has slammed VAR after Joelinton is accused of fouling Gabriel Magalhaes in the build-up to Anthony Gordon's victory over the Gunners. Gordon was set up by teammate Joelinton, but many followers have argued that the Brazilian pushed his countryman in the back to win the header, with VAR finding there was no foul. There was plenty of debate over whether Joe Willock kept the ball in play during the buildup, as well as the drive, and whether Newcastle were offside too.

Jorginho, Arsenal's stand-in captain, has been chastised for his miscalculation by 'fuming' Newcastle skipper Jamal Lascelles, as he condemns ex-Chelsea's "unacceptable" behavior in a bitter loss

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 6, 2023
After his Arsenal colleague Jorginho refused to shake hands after Saturday's clash at St James' Park, Newcastle United captain Jamal Lascelles was left 'fuming.' Newcastle denied the Gunners their first Premier League defeat of the season after Anthony Gordon's controversial winner needed a triple VAR check. Lascelles claimed after the tumultuous match that the Italian midfielder snubbed his handshake after being befuddled by Arsenal's defeat, the Italian midfielder snubbed his handshake.

Arsenal needs a striker rather than VAR: The Gunners need a striker, and the goalkeeping position is uncertain

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
One could see immediate fireworks as soon as Mikel Arteta stepped into the match press conference, with red eyes and a face like thunder. Anthony Gordon's winner passed three separate VAR checks, condemning his team to their first league loss of the season, according to a hyperbolic, rageful speech. In the end, there was no conclusive camera angle to show Joe Willock had not kept the ball in play; Joelinton's call on Gabriel was not deemed not a foul; there was no obvious camera position to determine if the ball had fallen to Gordon via the Arsenal or Newcastle player so it could not be ruled offside. In VAR's books, this corresponded to a "no clear and obvious mistake."

Arsenal is accused of'undermining the entire referee community' after the club backed Mikel Arteta for exploding procedures following the Newcastle VAR scandal, according to Gary Neville

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
Following Arsenal's 1-0 loss to Newcastle on Saturday, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have both slammed the integrity of refereeing in England. Arteta was left fuming after the final whistle at St James' Park, where Anthony Gordon's match-deciding goal was allowed to stand, while Bruno Guimaraes avoided suspension for a suspected elbow on Jorginho. Gordon's decisive strike went through three separate VAR checks before being allowed to stand, with referee Stuart Attwell and VAR official Andy Madley finding that Joe WIllock had kept the ball in play, Joelinton had not fouled Gabriel and that the goalscorer was onside.

Arsenal's statement after he blasted Newcastle's controversial winner a "disgrace," as the club advises PGMOL to investigate officiating

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
The club is behind the manager after 'yet more intolerable refereeing and VAR mistakes,' according to the statement. Fans, players, and executives 'deserve better' from PGMOL, according to the publication.

Ian Wright disagreed with Dermot Gallagher's explanation of Newcastle's 1-0 victory over Arsenal, saying "the ball looks out of place."

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
Ian Wright has disagreed with Dermot Gallagher's explanation of the controversial decision to allow Antony Gordon's goal to stand during Newcastle's 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday, claiming that the ball 'looked out of place.' Joe Willock had managed to prevent the ball from going out for a goal kick despite it appearing to cross the byline in the build-up to the 64th minute champion. The goal passed through three segue VAR checks, but officials found no misconduct, a finding that was slammed by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after the final whistle.

Newcastle denounced racial abuse sent to Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock after the club's 1-0 victory over Arsenal - and have promised to work with police to ensure that the criminals are 'held to account'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
Following Newcastle United's 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday evening, the club has condemned racial abuse delivered to Joe Willock and Bruno Guimaraes on social media. Willock was responsible for holding the ball in before crossing for the game's sole goal, while Guimaraes was allegedly lucky to have avoided a sending off for an elbow on Jorginho in the first half. After the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was vocal in his condemnation, but it now appears that some people crossed the line with their outrage directed at certain Newcastle players on social media pages.

After Mikel Arteta said the call was a 'complete disgrace,' Gary Neville says authorities made the incorrect decision to award Newcastle's winner against Arsenal

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
Gary Neville has claimed that officials made the 'correct' decision to award Newcastle's controversial winner over Arsenal. Anthony Gordon scored in the 64th minute to give the hosts all three points despite the drama that ensued. Joe Willock kept the ball in play before crossing, a possible foul by Joelinton, and whether goalcorer Gordon was offside were all investigating.

Dermot Gallagher, an ex-referee, makes a convincing decision to allow Newcastle to win over Arsenal while the television announcer has a "proof" that the ball did not go out before Richard Keys states "two reasons why the goal should not have been chalked off."

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
Newcastle's winner against Arsenal was allowed to stand because it wasn't clear that the whole ball was over the line in the build-up to the goal, according to former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher. Newcastle won 1-0 thanks to Anthony Gordon's 64th minute kick, but Arsenal were dismissive that the ball had gone out of play before Joe Willock gave a cross in the build-up to the attack. Despite a VAR check, Gallagher said that the authorities were unable to be certain that the ball wasn't overhanging the line.

Newcastle's winner is called a "DISGRACE," according to Arsenal's manager, Anthony Gordon's attack 'is not a goal,' and the Arsenal's decision to include it as 'EMBARRASSING.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 4, 2023
After Arsenal's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, a tense Mikel Arteta slammed VAR and branded it a "disgrace" and "embarassing." Anthony Gordon scored the game's only goal, but a lengthy VAR scan was used to determine a number of events. In the beginning, it was to see if former Arsenal quarterback Joe Willock managed to keep the ball in play.