PULISIC: WE WILL PUL NO PUNCHES IN FINAL FIGHT

TONY BANKS

CHRISTIAN PULISIC reckons that Chelsea have gone toe-to-toe with Liverpool this season and survived, and they can go one better today at Wembley Stadium.

The USA forward insists that his club can punch another hole in Liverpool’s faltering Quadruple hopes, without even an ‘amazing performance’.

The Blues have held the Anfield side to two draws in the Premier League this season, with Pulisic (above) and Mateo Kovacic scoring in a 2-2 thriller at Stamford Bridge.

And Chelsea were only edged out in February’s Carabao Cup final by sudden death penalties.

Pulisic reckons his side have the know-how to win today, and he is convinced they can. He said: “Liverpool is a team we can match up against well.

“They have a ton of talent, incredible players and a great manager.

“But I don’t think we necessarily need an incredible and amazing performance.

“If we play how we are capable, we can do it. Whenever we have played Liverpool we have gone toe-to-toe.

“We drew against them twice in the league and in the Carabao Cup final we put in a great performance and created chances.

“There is always pressure. But most of this team has played in a Champions League final, and that’s the biggest game in the world.”

Only Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham have been able to deny Liverpool victory in the Premier League this season.

Pulisic had been subbed by the time Liverpool won 11-10 on spot-kicks at Wembley in February. Chelsea have faced a turbulent season on and off the pitch, but he added: “We have accomplished a lot.

“We came very close to making it to the Champions League semi-finals.

“In the Carabao Cup final we played very well, and now we have a chance in the FA Cup. There have been ups and downs, but we have to look forward. Win the FA Cup and we can say it has been a successful season.”