Manchester United boss Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes are looking to get back on the same page ahead of Saturday's clash with Chelsea

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has buried the hatchet with Bruno Fernandes following peace talks between the warring duo - and it means the United captain is in line for a recall for Saturday's showdown with Chelsea.

Fernandes was axed for Sunday's 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth after criticising Carrick's tactics following the humbling Champions League defeat against Cesc Fabregas' Como.

Carrick gave short shrift to Fernandes' remarks, questioning the work rate of his captain and team and duly dropping him. As United struggled throughout the humiliating Premier League loss to Marco Rose's Cherries, Carrick refused to turn to Fernandes, leaving him stewing on the bench.

After United's supporters chanted Carrick's name post-game, Fernandes and the squad were duly booed, vociferously, by supporters - a clear show of support from the club's match-going fans to the manager, as well as a sharp rebuke to the under-performing stars who have won just one of their opening eight league games.

After the defeat, Fernandes' official Instagram account liked a post reading: "Never push a loyal person to the point where they no longer care."

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United's board weighed up Carrick's future after the Bournemouth loss and decided to give him more time. And when the squad returned for training on Tuesday, Carrick and Fernandes held showdown talks, deciding to settle their differences.

Carrick elected to sit down with the skipper at Carrington, and the duo have agreed to move forward and put the recent past behind them.

The matter is now considered closed by Carrick, while Fernandes - whose family home was burgled while United played Como in Italy - has been described as being back to his "best version" over the last 48 hours.

United head to Chelsea hoping that the pair can get the club back on track and with under-pressure Carrick looking to save themselves from the sack.

With United eight games without a win and just one point above the relegation zone, Carrick needs his captain and most influential player to produce in London.