Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim firmly stated he has no intention of stepping down despite mounting pressure following a poor run of form. Speaking at an impassioned press conference ahead of United’s clash with Sunderland, Amorim defended his tactical approach and dismissed suggestions that his system was to blame for the team’s struggles.

United’s recent defeat to Brentford — their third Premier League loss this season — has left them in 14th place and intensified scrutiny. Pundits like Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have openly criticised Amorim, with Carragher calling his tenure a "disaster."

Amorim, however, remained resolute, explaining that while losing games causes him deep frustration, he is not afraid of losing his job. He said the true pain comes from failure on the pitch, not from job insecurity, and insisted he still dreams of succeeding at the club.

He also addressed speculation about potentially walking away, saying such a decision lies with the board, not him.

“The real pain comes from not winning games—not from the fear of losing my job. I genuinely don’t care about that,” said the beleaguered coach. “It’s up to the board to decide my future with the team.”

However, despite personal and professional frustration, Amorim expressed a strong desire to continue and give everything to improve United’s fortunes, reaffirming his commitment to the role and belief in his long-term vision for the team.

‘Man Utd need action, not words’

Ruben Amorim said only results can silence his critics ahead of a Premier League clash against Sunderland that could decide his future.

Amorim has won just 34 points from his 33 Premier League games since taking charge at Old Trafford last November.

Failure to beat newly promoted Sunderland, who sit fifth in the table, on Saturday could prove the final straw for the United hierarchy ahead of a two-week international break.

After finishing 15th in the Premier League last season -- United's worst campaign since being relegated in 1974 -- Amorim was backed with more than £200 million ($269 million) in the transfer market.

However, there has been little sign of improvement, with the Red Devils languishing in 14th spot six games into the new season.

"You cannot run away from the results and then you have the baggage from the last season," Amorim told his pre-match press conference on Friday.

"The last season for me, it doesn't matter."

Amorim's refusal to deviate from his preferred 3-4-3 formation has been questioned by many pundits, including former United captain Gary Neville and the club's all-time top goalscorer, Wayne Rooney.

The 40-year-old said there was no point in publicly addressing his critics as he just has to get results to keep his job.

"It's not time to say, it's time to show," he added. "The games in this year for me are completely different.

"We show that in some games. In other games we are not the same team in some details.

"I have nothing to say in this moment. My job is to prepare the team and let's go for the next game."

United will wear black armbands and observe a minute's silence at Old Trafford before kick-off after two people were killed during an attack on a Manchester synagogue on Thursday.

"Of course, our sympathy is for the victims," said Amorim. "We will pay tribute tomorrow, but it's a crazy world in this moment."

All attention is on Ruben Amorim and his team as they step onto the pitch in a match that could determine the fate of the Red Devils. (With inputs from Agencies)