Pulisic’s Brace Lifts Chelsea to Stunning Victory at Old TraffordPulisic’s Brace Lifts Chelsea to Stunning Victory at Old Trafford Manchester United’s hopes of returning to the top of the Premier League were dashed on Sunday as Chelsea staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 3-2 victory at Old Trafford. The hosts took an early lead through Marcus Rashford, but Chelsea hit back with two quick goals from Christian Pulisic. The American winger’s first came via a stunning solo effort, while his second was a deft finish after a brilliant pass from Hakim Ziyech. Just when it seemed like Chelsea had control of the game, United equalized through substitute Anthony Martial. However, Pulisic completed his hat-trick in the 85th minute with a clinical strike from the edge of the box. Pulisic’s heroics sealed all three points for Chelsea, who moved up to fourth in the table with the win. United, meanwhile, dropped to fifth, three points behind their rivals. The match was a tale of two halves. In the first half, United were dominant and deservedly took the lead. Rashford’s goal was a superb individual effort, as he cut inside from the left and curled a shot into the far corner. However, Chelsea improved significantly after the break. Pulisic’s first goal was a moment of magic, as he received the ball on the left wing, beat two defenders, and fired a shot into the top corner. His second goal was equally impressive, as Ziyech found him with a perfectly weighted through ball, which Pulisic calmly slotted past David de Gea. United fought back bravely after Martial’s equalizer, but Pulisic’s hat-trick goal proved to be the final nail in their coffin. The American has now scored five goals in his last four games for Chelsea and is fast becoming one of the most dangerous attackers in the Premier League. Chelsea’s victory was a huge statement of intent. They showed that they have the quality to compete with the best teams in the league and will be a major force in the title race this season.
