MATCH OF THE PRAY

Amorim won't change system even for the Pope as woeful United need some divine intervention

- BY DAVID MCDONNELL

RUBEN AMORIM doubled down on his controversial playing system and claimed even the Pope could not persuade him to change his Manchester United formation right now.

Amorim has been criticised for his refusal to switch from his rigid 3--3 lineup, which has yielded just eight wins from 31 Premier League games since he took charge at Old Trafford 10 months ago.