MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said "not even the Pope" could make him change his system after being quizzed about whether co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has encouraged him to alter his tactical beliefs.

Amorim is under mounting pressure at Old Trafford following United's worst start to a Premier League campaign for 33 years.

One of the criticisms of the Portuguese coach is that he is too wedded to his 3-4-3 system and should switch to a back four.

But when asked whether Ratcliffe suggested a change of formation at a meeting at Carrington on Thursday, Amorim said not even a holy intervention could change his mind.

"No, no, no. No one. Not even the Pope," Amorim said.

"This is my job. This is my responsibility. This is my life. There will be an evol

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