MANCHESTER -- Christian Pulisic is on fire for Chelsea right now, and he played a huge part in a superb comeback win at Manchester City as the Blues took a huge step towards a top four finish.
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The USMNT forward, 22, has been pivotal in Chelsea reaching the final of the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League, plus pushing them into the top four, and he had a hockey assist and was a huge threat in the second half at City.
Here’s a look at how Pulisic performed at Etihad Stadium, as City will have to play a lot closer attention to him in the Champions League final.
Minute-by-minute analysis of Christian Pulisic
1st minute: He started on the right side of the 3-4-2-1.
2nd minute: Fouled by Benjamin Mendy to win a free kick.
9th minute: Had a lot of defensive work to do. Dropped deeper to lay it off.
11th minute: Fouled, again. This time by Rodri. Went on a dribble out wide.
19th minute: A good run forward leads to a chance for Werner, who looked like he was offside, but a set piece situation comes to nothing. Tried to get on the ball and sneak in-behind Ake, but the City center back handled his threat well.
25th minute: Ake nipped in and took the ball and Pulisic. The American wanted a foul, but nothing was given. Tuchel was livid on the sidelines.
29th minute: Played in by Werner on the edge of the box, and tried to set up Alonso but the Chelsea man got his run all wrong.
34th minute: Smart turn and touch but Chelsea caught in possession and City broke.
41st minute: Flicked a header forward under pressure from Ake. Couldn’t get involved in the game.
47th minute: Tried to squirm away from the City midfield but found it tough to get the ball in dangerous areas. Dropped deeper and deeper.
59th minute: A few good runs and touches on the right flank as he cut inside. Chelsea and Pulisic pushed hard for an equalizer. He is a growing influence in the game.
60th minute: Ziyech tried to find him on the edge of the box but Ake put him off. Moments later he lashed a shot way over from a good position.
63rd minute: Involved in Chelsea’s equalizer as he played the ball out to Azpilicueta who crossed for Ziyech to arrow home. Hockey assist.
73rd minute: Brilliant turn and run towards goal, as he was fouled but the referee played advantage. Caused havoc after switching to a central attacking role.
85th minute: Turned centrally and kept an attack going.
90th minute: Hacked down by Gabriel Jesus. Won another free kick.