Liverpool 2-2 Chelsea (5-4 on pens): 5 men who were impressive for Frank Lampard 

#2 Christian Pulisic

Pulisic was impressive against Liverpool

The American youngster started the game in the left forward role, a clear indication that Chelsea regarded him as the man to replace the departed Eden Hazard. And Christian Pulisic gave a fine account of himself in his first competitive start for the Blues. The American gave young Joe Gomez a hard time throughout the game, and Joel Matip had to regularly cover for the young English defender.

Pulisic showed tremendous speed on the break and Chelsea used his movement wisely in the first half, as they played on the counter and regularly caught Liverpool out of position. The teenager was lively across the front line and grew into the game with every passing minute. Ultimate, in the 36th minute, it was his decisive running that opened up the Liverpool defence.

Taking the ball from Kante, the American showed great ball control and speed to float through the final third. His movement drew the attention of the opposition. Pulisic then had the presence of mind to send Giroud free on goal with a beautiful through ball, and the Frenchman scored to give his team the lead.

Four minutes later, Pulisic had the ball at the back of the net, only for it to be correctly disallowed for offside. The American continued to impress until he was replaced in the 75th minute.