Christian Pulisic: Chelsea v Man City Watch – ProSoccerTalk


Christian Pulisic had a day for Chelsea against Man City, as the USMNT star scored a sublime goal, almost had two more and was a threat throughout the match in the great victory for Chelsea.

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Below is a minute-by-minute look at Pulisic’s performance, as the 21-year-old has scored in both of his Premier League appearances since the restart and now has seven Premier League goals to his name in his campaign. debut in england.

Only Tammy Abraham has more Premier League goals for Chelsea this season.

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Christian Pulisic Watch: Chelsea Man City edition, it is a beauty.


1st minute: He lines up on the left side of midfield in his first start since Jan. 1.

2nd minute: Traces back and tries to stop Kyle Walker from the flank, but cannot stop Man City’s entire back.

6th minute: He does well to deflect a pass from Walker, then he breaks a loose ball and accelerates inside, but Man City beats Pulisic.

Ninth minute: Traces back and forces Walker to run the ball out of play. Spending most of his time defending.

Minute 17: The long ball played towards Pulisic to the left but he cannot make the most of it.

Minute 19: It allows Fernandinho to pass a free kick and the captain of Man City shoots a header to the target that Kepa turns.

26 minutes: Gets the ball after a short corner and throws it towards the far post, but Man City clears.

Minute 30: Moves from the left flank to the right flank and begins an attack with a charming movement, but the attack is extinguished.

32 minutes: Ross Barkley crosses for Pulisic but cannot finish within the six-yard box like Ederson. So close to a target for the USMNT star.

Minute 36: THAN. A GOAL. From a free kick by Man City, Pulisic comes in to grab the ball into his own half when Mendy and Gundogan leave the ball to each other. Pulisic emerges in the city of Man City and walks away from the defenders before moving to the corner to put Chelsea 1-0 up. An incredible combination of skill, rhythm and precision.

41 minutes: Combines with Giroud but cannot find Willian as he has now switched back to the left flank.

46 minutes: Recovers the ball and saves it for Chelsea. It’s causing Kyle Walker a lot of trouble now.

53rd minute: He works hard to try and take the ball away from Walker, but so far there isn’t much room for Pulisic in the second half.

Minute 60: Recovers the ball but then loses it to Gabriel Jesús.

71 minutePulisic passes Ederson and ends, but Kyle Walker runs back and somehow clears the ball from the line, then refuses Tammy Abraham. So close to a second goal for Pulisic.

Minute 74: Involved in another goal flurry while Pulisic and Abraham are denied, but Fernandinho’s handball sees him sent off and he is awarded a penalty. Willian scores. Chelsea 2-1 up.

81 minutes: Does Pulisic ever stop running? He’s holding on to so many loose balls.

86 minutes: You miss Raheem Sterling while he continues to track. What a change from Pulisic.

Minute 90: Subbed and receive a warm round of applause. What a performance.

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