LONDON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was restored to the starting lineup against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday by under-pressure manager Michael Carrick after he dropped the Portuguese international last weekend.
United lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth in the Premier league on Sunday without Fernandes, who was dropped after criticising tactics following a 4-1 drubbing at Como in the Champions League.
United sit one point above the relegation zone after a string of poor results this season under their former midfield stalwart Carrick.
Chelsea are also looking for a morale-boosting result after losing 2-0 at home to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League last weekend and against Liverpool in the League Cup fourth round on penalties on Wednesday.
Manager Xabi Alonso picked 19-year-old Estevao to start following criticism from fans that the exciting Brazil winger was underused and amid media talk he could be looking to move.
(Reporting by Clare Lovell; Editing by Ken Ferris)
