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Chelsea at Crystal Palace: Three lessons learnt in convincing win

By Hugo Amaya

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park on April 10, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Justin Tallis - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park on April 10, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Justin Tallis - Pool/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrate after scoring his 1st goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park on April 10, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrate after scoring his 1st goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park on April 10, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /

3. Captain America has returned

Bring the shield, because Captain America is back. Christian Pulisic scored two excellent goals that gave Chelsea all the breathing space the team could need. Both goals came from excellent runs, and outstanding first touch. Pulisic was also quick on his feet and hardly put a foot wrong.

Moreover, his over all performance was outstanding. Pulisic was not only focused on the attack, but also in retrieving the ball high up the pitch. His work-rate allowed the midfielders control the game. The American also made very good runs in the wide areas, which allowed space to be created in the center.

Pulisic had fans worried due to his injuries, and the time it has taken him to return to his usually rhythm. Nevertheless, if there was a performance that represented a super hero landing and dramatic background music, this was it.

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