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Ruben Amorim has made it clear that he will will not resign from his position despite the team's current difficulties, though he concedes that he faces dismissal should performances do not turn around.

Present Struggles & League Position

The head coach has managed just 34 points in 33 top-flight matches, and Manchester United now placed 14th in the table following finishing 15th finish the previous campaign. United have managed only two victories from their opening seven games of the season, including a shock Carabao Cup defeat against Grimsby Town and last weekend's loss against Brentford. This result prolonged Amorim's search to secure his first back-to-back Premier League wins since arriving 11 months previously.

This Saturday, Sunderland will visit the Theatre of Dreams, and another loss would increase scrutiny on Amorim.

Amorim's Stance Regarding Resignation

When asked on if he would consider resigning, Amorim stated: “No, that's a decision of the board. I won't do that. At times I get that feeling and losing hurts, failing to build the momentum. It’s so frustrating after you create the momentum, go to the following match, things go wrong. That emotion sometimes hurts me a lot. Also the players and above all the staff at the club. But it isn't my choice and I think it'd be extremely difficult to walk away if I haven't do everything to follow my path here.”

“It is an honor to be here and I wish to continue here and I want to fight for success. But the problem at present that causes me suffer is to lose games, not to lose my position. You worry about losing your job if you have to cover expenses and I don’t feel that pressure.”

Defending His Formation Tactics

The 40-year-old additionally launched an impassioned defence of the 3-4-3 system, which has come under fire of much scrutiny. The coach has used the formation in every game and it is yet to deliver the consistency craved.

“Nobody here is naive,” he said. “We know that the team must win to advance our plans. We'll get to a stage that is impossible for all involved since United is a massive club with many sponsors, under dual ownership. So it’s hard, managing expectations is very difficult. What I want is to see my team – in victory or defeat – performing consistently and we are failing to do that.”

Amorim noted that the team had played in different systems under previous managers, also to no avail. “We must perform the same way, with the same power, with matching intensity, with the required focus. If we do that, the system won't matter which setup we use.”

Arrangements Regarding Mid-Season Friendlies

He announced plans to play lucrative mid-season exhibition games to help increase revenue missed due to failing to qualify for Europe. “We have to organize these and we knew it after missing out on Europe,” he explained. “We have our fans and financial needs and we want to be with supporters around the world.”

Memorial to Manchester Attack

United will hold a minute’s silence this weekend and the players sporting black armbands in tribute after the terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue on Thursday. Manchester City will also pay respects for their league and Women’s Super League fixtures this weekend.