Bruno Fernandes set for Man United return after fresh talks with Michael Carrick

Bruno Fernandes is expected to start for Manchester United against Chelsea on Saturday, talkSPORT understands. The Red Devils captain is set to return to the side following clear-the-air talks with Michael Carrick. Fernandes was an unused substitute for last weekend’s home defeat to Bournemouth . Carrick dropped his skipper after the Portugal midfielder criticised his tactics following their Champions League loss to Como. The United boss later explained that his decision had been for ‘pure football’ reasons . Fernandes return However, Fernandes is now in line for an immediate return to the side in their next match. It follows talks between the pair ahead of training at Carrington on Wednesday. United travel to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 31. The match is scheduled to kick-off at 12.30pm, live on talkSPORT. Carrick will remain in charge for the fixture amid mounting pressure on the former Red Devils midfielder. United have given their current manager more time to turn their fortunes around. His side are winless in eight matches in all competitions following Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford. The result leaves the Red Devils 16th in the Premier League and only a point above the bottom three. Their last win came at home to Azeri champions Sabah in the Champions League last month. Meanwhile, they have not tasted victory in the Premier League since beating Ipswich Town on August 30. Fernandes form this season Fernandes scored a hat-trick in that fixture as well as providing an assist for Bryan Mbeumo . However, those remain his only league goal contributions in seven appearances this season. The 32-year-old’s only other goal came against Sabah on September 10. Fernandes has since failed to score or assist in seven matches across all competitions. It follows his nine goals and 22 assists for United last season, which included a record 21 Premier League assists as they finished third.