Pulisic, Giroud score as Chelsea rallies to beat Villa 2-1

 


BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Christian Pulisic scored soon after coming off the bench and Olivier Giroud added another goal two minutes later as Chelsea rallied to beat Aston Villa 2-1 and strengthen its hold on fourth place in the Premier League on Sunday.

Pulisic entered in the 55th minute for his first appearance for Chelsea since Jan. 1 and the United States winger netted within five minutes, lunging forward to convert the ball in off the crossbar from close range.

Cesar Azpilicueta provided that cross for Pulisic and the right back popped up on the left to set up Giroud for the second, with...



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