“It was as if they wanted me to score against them by all means, David Raya even nearly gave me a second goal”- Newcastle’s only scorer last night Joe Wilock offers a heart-felt interview as he sends message to Arsenal supporters following Newcastle United’s defeat.

In the aftermath of Newcastle United’s 4-1 defeat against Arsenal, Joe Willock expressed his gratitude towards Arsenal supporters for the warm reception he received upon returning to the Emirates Stadium. Willock, who recently recovered from an Achilles injury, entered the match as a substitute and managed to score a goal. Despite the positive individual achievement, he acknowledged the disappointment of not securing three points for Newcastle.

Reflecting on the match, Willock recognized Arsenal’s elite status and their impressive first-half performance, leading to goals by Sven Botman and Kai Havertz. He believed that Newcastle could have performed better in the initial stages but expressed optimism about their second-half reaction and emphasized the need to carry that momentum into the upcoming games.

Willock, who joined Newcastle for £25 million in 2021, acknowledged the bittersweet nature of his return to Arsenal. While pleased with his personal success in scoring, he lamented the overall outcome and the team’s inability to secure a victory. Despite the result, he conveyed his thankfulness to Arsenal for their role in his development from the academy to the main team, emphasizing the significant impact the club had on his career since the age of four and a half.