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The Manchester United manager has stated emphatically that he will not step down from his position in spite of the team's ongoing struggles, though he admits that he faces dismissal should results do not turn around.

Present Struggles and Table Standing

The head coach has managed just thirty-four points in his 33 Premier League matches, with Manchester United now placed 14th in the standings after finishing 15th result last season. The Red Devils have secured just two wins in the first seven fixtures this campaign, which includes a shock Carabao Cup exit at Grimsby and a recent loss to Brentford. That result extended the manager's search to secure his first consecutive Premier League wins after arriving nearly a year ago.

This Saturday, Sunderland will visit Old Trafford, where another loss would increase scrutiny facing the Portuguese coach.

Amorim's Position on Stepping Down

When asked about whether he consider resigning, Amorim stated: “No, that's the call for the directors. I cannot take that step. Sometimes I get those thoughts and defeat is hard, failing to build the momentum. It is deeply disappointing when you create that momentum, go to the following match, things go wrong. That emotion sometimes hurts me deeply. Also the players and especially the staff at the club. Yet that is not my choice and I believe it'd be extremely difficult to leave if I don’t given everything to pursue my path at United.”

“It is a dream to be here and I want to stay at the club and I want to battle for success. But the issue now that causes me pain is losing matches, not to lose my position. You fear to lose your job if you need to cover expenses and I don’t feel that pressure.”

Explaining the Formation System

The 40-year-old additionally offered an impassioned defence of his 3-4-3 formation, which has been the focus for plenty of criticism. The coach has deployed the formation in every game and it is yet to deliver the consistency craved.

“Nobody at the club is naive,” he commented. “We understand that the team must win to continue the project. We'll get to a stage where it's impossible for everyone because United is a very big club with a lot of sponsors, under dual ownership. So it’s hard, managing expectations is really hard. What I want is for the side – winning or defeat – playing consistently but we're failing to do that.”

He pointed out that the team used various formations under previous managers, also to no avail. “We must perform with consistency, with equal intensity, with the same intensity, with the required focus. Should we achieve that, the system won't matter which setup we use.”

Arrangements for Mid-Season Exhibition Matches

He announced plans to play high-revenue mid-season exhibition games to help increase revenue missed by not qualifying for European competition. “We have to do it as we anticipated when we miss European football,” he said. “We have our fans and financial needs and we want to be with our fans globally.”

Memorial to Synagogue Attack

United will observe a moment of silence on Saturday with the squad will wear black armbands in respect after the terrorist attack at a synagogue on Thursday. Manchester City will also pay respects during their Premier League and women's fixtures this weekend.