MANCHESTER: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he does not intend to resign but acknowledged that positive results are crucial to keeping his position at Old Trafford, as pressure mounts following a woeful start to the season. United are already out of the League Cup after a shock second-round defeat to English fourth-tier side Grimsby Town and failed to qualify for European football following last season’s disappointing 15th-place finish.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits he cannot hide from his dire record and it is 'normal' that Old Trafford legends criticise him.

‘Nobody here is naive,’ head coach Ruben Amorim said, as his Manchester United side prepare to host Sunderland on Saturday