Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes is fully committed after remaining an unused substitute for the home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday following the captains public criticism of the Premier League strugglers tactics.The reigning Premier League Player of the Season said the decision not to press Como man-for-man in Uniteds 4-1 away defeat in the Champions League last Wednesday was on the manager and staff, leading to the Portugal playmaker moving to the bench for the 3-0 thrashing by the Cherries in the Premier League.It was a decision for what we felt for the game, said Carrick, who was widely reported to have held clear-the-air talks with his star player on Tuesday.Thats it. Brunos fully committed to this football club. Ive got absolutely no issues with that. We move forward and make decisions as we go.Manchester United: Will Bruno Fernandes play vs Chelsea?Should Carrick and Bruno Fernandes have resolved the situation, the 32-year-old could return to the starting line-up for Uniteds trip to Chelsea on Saturday (12:30 GMT).I have to say, the boys are hungry, suggested Carrick, adding that his squad are looking forward to attempting to end their eight-match winless run in all competitions against opponents who are six points above them.Theres an intensity, a bit of an edge, a disappointment and a hunger to do better.Michael Carrick news: Will United sack manager?United director of football Jason Wilcox is said to have decided that Carrick will be given more time despite his sides dreadful form in the former Red Devils midfielders first full season in charge.Carrick, who made United the form team in the top flight and guided them to Champions League qualification after being appointed on an initial interim basis in January, reiterated that he has not been considering his position.I really dont need any assurances from anyone, said the 45-year-old, whose exit is considered a formality by many fans and pundits.I understand the job, the responsibilities and what comes with that. I care about what the supporters think. I care about what it feels like in the stadium and travelling for games.I care about what we give them and what they see. I genuinely dont take any notice of anything else. I know this job, I know what it brings and what we need to do to be better. I dont need anyone else to tell me.Where to watch Chelsea vs Man United: TV channel, live online streamUnited will start a point above the relegation zone when they bid to end their two-match losing run in the first game of the Premier League weekend.FixtureGMT start timeETPTUK TVChelsea vs Man United12:3008:3005:30TNT Sports, HBO MaxManchester United: Full updated Premier League table Premier League 2026 England #TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAGDPtsLast 5 1 Manchester City87012091121 L W W W W 2 Arsenal8701135821 W W W L W 3 Brighton85122371616 L W W W W 4 Liverpool8431118315 W W L W D 5 Chelsea84131715213 L W W L D 6 Brentford8251149511 D L D W D 7 Leeds825196311 D D L D W 8 Newcastle83231214-211 W L L W L 9 Aston Villa8323912-311 W W D W L 10 Hull City824298110 D L D L D 11 Everton824289-110 L L D W D 12 Ipswich83141216-410 D L W L W 13 Bournemouth82331213-19 W W L L D 14 Tottenham8233810-29 W W D L D 15 Fulham8224810-28 W W L D D 16 Manchester United81431013-37 L D D D L 17 Crystal Palace8215919-107 L L W D L 18 Nottingham Forest8134610-46 D L L L W 19 Coventry8206615-96 L L W W L 20 Sunderland8125614-85 D L L L L Position 1, 2, 3, 4 : Promotion Champions League (League phase) Position 5 : Promotion Europa League (League phase) Position 18, 19, 20 : Relegation Championship Man United results, formHeres how United have fared. 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