Newcastle are in London today to face Arsenal - sitting 14th on the Premier League table.
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Howe said on Friday: "I think we're always looking at the team and trying to make assessments and judgements for the future. I think that's natural, whether you're in a good period or a bad one.
“But of course, if the team's not performing, then potentially there might be bigger changes in the summer than was maybe previously first thought.
"I think you have to react to what you see, and that goes on a daily basis, a weekly basis, behind the scenes."