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Pul the other one
Christian Pulisic insists Chelsea have not given up hope of forcing their way into the Premier League’s top four.
With just 11 games left to play, Graham Potter’s Blues find themselves 11 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham in the race for the final Champions League spot.
Seven points from their last three outings have lifted the mood among the players and Pulisic is confident the Londoners can rapidly climb up from mid-table
The American star, 24, said: “If you string a couple of wins together, it’s possible. We still have to play the teams above us.
“Anything is possible and we’re going to keep fighting. It’s starting to click. We still have a long way to go but you can see the improvement.
“We will keep fighting and keep pushing as we want to do well for the fans.”
Grafter Gray
Demari Gray is loving life as Everton‘s centre forward but admits it is hard graft.
Known more for his skills on the wing, Gray has led Sean Dyche’s attack for the last three games, including last Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Chelsea.
And the 26-year-old ace is relishing being the focal point in the absence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
He said: “It’s a shift! I’m enjoying it. For me, it’s just about being on the pitch, trying to helps the boys and contribute where I can.
“I always try to contribute with goals and assists but it’s about working hard wherever I’m asked to play.
“Whatever role I’m given, I’m going to give 100%.”