“Captain America” is trending on Twitter worldwide.
And, no, it’s not Chris Evans playing as Steve Rogers this time. It’s Pennsylvania’s own Christian Pulisic, the second player from the U.S. to score a hat trick in the Premier League.
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The 21-year-old’s perfect hat trick in 60 minutes against Burnley is the first by an American in England’s top-flight since 2012, when Clint Dempsey scored three of his own for Fulham in a match against Newcastle.
With hundreds of thousands glued on Pulisic’s every move, it’s no surprise that their heroes magical night has caused a frenzy on social media.
Leading up to Saturday’s game, Pulisic’s time at Chelsea was far from ideal - the frustration that came with the lack of playing time, the objective, yet harsh comments from manager Frank Lampard regarding his role within the team, the list goes on.
Pulisic on 🔥🔥🔥🔥#BURCHE
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 26, 2019
Christian Pulisic's first Premier League Hattrick makes this Top 3 Achievement in British relations alongside Cornwallis' Surrender at Yorktown and Alex Morgan Sipping Tea and telling Piers Morgan to Suck It🇺🇸🙌 pic.twitter.com/G6yuR3WQWx
— roger bennett (@rogbennett) October 26, 2019
If Pulisic scores again, he automatically becomes Prime Minister of England. We don't make the Rules 🙌
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) October 26, 2019
Career Premier League Goals:
— Stars and Stripes FC (@StarsStripesFC) October 26, 2019
Christian Pulisic 3
Jozy Altidore 2
Lionel Messi 0
2️⃣1️⃣ years, 3️⃣8️⃣ days❗️
— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) October 26, 2019
The youngest player to score a @premierleague hat trick for @ChelseaFC is from the 🇺🇸.
RT if you're proud of @cpulisic_10! pic.twitter.com/gZ04QUCpey
Pulisic becomes the 2nd American to score a hat-trick in the Premier League. The other was Clint Dempsey.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 26, 2019
Three goals - right foot, left foot, header - later, however, it’s safe to say that the eagle has landed.
🏟 His first PL start since August.
— SPORF (@Sporf) October 26, 2019
🔵 His first goal for @ChelseaFC.
🎩 Scores a ‘perfect’ hat-trick.
✅ His first ever career hat-trick.
🇺🇸 Second American in history to score a @PremierLeague hat-trick.
⭐️ Captain America. pic.twitter.com/NPNXe0TfPX
Captain America is officially patrolling all of England - and Europe. If he continues fighting off opponents like he did on Saturday, one thing is for sure: a hero’s welcome will be the first thing he sees when he opens any form of social media.
Christian Pulisic scored his first career hat trick!
— SportsNation (@SportsNation) October 26, 2019
He pulled out the Michael Jordan shrug 😎 pic.twitter.com/gLGIMRNiKj