If the report holds, the headline is clearly Arconte. A wide player or forward settling quickly can change the feel of a season, especially in the Championship, where margins are often tight and reliable end product is hard to find.
Two first goals in one afternoon would not just be a personal breakthrough. It would also hint at a player starting to understand Millwall’s tempo, directness and attacking responsibility. For clubs in this division, those moments can turn a useful signing into a key figure very quickly.
The bigger point is the table pressure that early wins relieve. Two from two does not define a season, but it does create a platform. Millwall sides have often been at their best when they are difficult to play against and ruthless when chances come.
A reported 3-0 scoreline also matters because it points to control, not just survival. Clean early victories can reset expectations around a team, particularly one usually discussed in terms of grit before flair.
For Norwich City, the concern is less one defeat than the shape of it. A report of a heavy loss while down to 10 men raises questions about discipline, resilience and game management. Promotion-chasing teams cannot let difficult afternoons spiral.
Millwall will now try to turn a fast start into a trend rather than a talking point. The next fixture will show whether this is simply a bright opening week or the first sign of a side ready to push higher than many expected.