Christian Pulisic Stays Hot, Scores Again for Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace


Christian Pulisic has three goals since Chelsea resumed play and nine in all competitions this season.

Christian Pulisic's run of fantastic form continues.

The U.S. international scored for a third time since the Premier League's restart, burning Crystal Palace for Chelsea's second goal in Tuesday's match at Selhurst Park.

Pulisic, who also scored in November against Crystal Palace, tallied his ninth goal of the season in all competitions in fine fashion. Stationed on the left side, he went at his defender, who perhaps expected him to cut centrally. He instead stayed wide, firing a left-footed shot into the upper left-hand corner to double Chelsea's advantage.

It was made even more important considering Wilfried Zaha pulled one back for Palace on a sensational strike from long range.

Pulisic has drawn rave reviews for his play since the restart, from manager Frank Lampard and his teammates. 

"Since he came back he has been blazing," Ross Barkley said. "He has been scoring great goals in training and now he has been doing it in matches. He is such a difficult player to defend against, because he is so direct. He is also so confident. He is always ready to try and take a player on. He is a real problem for defenders."

Between drawing penalties, scoring goals and keeping defenders on their heels, Pulisic has turned in consistent performances over this six game stretch, one commensurate with the $73 million fee Chelsea paid to pry him from Borussia Dortmund.