After losing their first two matches Howe could have been forgiven for making changes .
After losing their first two matches Howe could have been instead stuck with his line - up -- leading to Saturday 's 6 - 1 romp over Hull .
After losing their first two matches Howe could have been forgiven for making changes , but instead stuck with his line - up -- leading to Saturday 's 6 - 1 romp over Hull .