Overview
- Howe, speaking Friday before Saturday’s match at Arsenal, confirmed Anthony Gordon has not trained this week and will miss the trip.
- Tino Livramento, who felt a thigh issue against Bournemouth, had an initial scan that was not alarming and will undergo another this weekend to clarify if he can return this season.
- Bruno Guimarães completed a full week of training after a substitute outing and is close to being ready for a start, according to Howe.
- Newcastle enter the Emirates fixture on four straight defeats in all competitions, with Howe acknowledging a dip in confidence and stressing hard work to reset form.
- Howe said poor performances could force bigger-than-planned recruitment or squad changes in the summer if the team does not improve soon.