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Pulisic revels in history-making Chelsea hat-trick as USMNT star almost forgets to claim match ball

The American playmaker opened his goal account at Burnley, going on to become the youngest player to net a Premier League treble for the Blues

Christian Pulisic admits it feels “unreal” to be Chelsea’s youngest scorer of a Premier League hat-trick, although the United States international almost forget to claim his match ball afterwards.

The 21-year-old made history on Saturday during a 4-2 win for the Blues over Burnley.

Having endured a difficult start to his time at Stamford Bridge, the talented playmaker came of age at Turf Moor.

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His three efforts put Frank Lampard’s side in complete control of the contest, as they secured a seventh successive win in all competitions, while re-writing the record books in the process.