News about Demba Ba

Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba has backed Nicolas Jackson to keep silencing doubters after his brace against West Ham.  Jackson has drawn heavy criticism for squandering several big chances since his move from Villarreal last summer.  But the 22-year-old took his Premier League tally to 13 after scoring twice in the 5-0 hammering of David Moyes' men. 

Firmly in the box seat, the red half of Merseyside dared to dream of a first league title since 1990. Not only that, there was a perception that Liverpool would be popular 'people's champions' after so long in the wilderness. But, as we know, it didn't come to pass. It would take Jurgen Klopp to lift Liverpool's curse six years afterwards. Part of the reason was one of the Premier League's most cruelly seminal moments, which happened 10 years ago today - Steven Gerrard's slip.

After Jaouen Hadjam was suspended from the team for refusing to break his fast, former Newcastle manager Demba Ba has hit back at Nantes boss Antoine Kombouare's remark on Ramadan. The ex-Senegal player took to Twitter to announce that players who choose to fast will not be included in matchday squads, despite Kombourae's claims that players who choose to fast will not be included in matchday squads. Muslims observe Ramadan, which runs from March 22 to April 21, will refrain from eating or drinking anything in daylight hours during a significant period in Islam.

VILLA PARK, TOM COLLOMOSE: It just had to be Chelsea. Steven Gerrard's most painful memory of his playing career culminated in a victory that would only raise the heat on him as the team's boss. Gerrard lost his footing at Anfield in a game against Chelsea in 2014, resulting in a goal for Demba Ba and a 2-0 loss, putting a big dent in Liverpool's title hopes. Years from now, the former England captain was haunted by this time for years to come. Will this defeat come to make him feel the same way? Both goals from Mason Mount extended Graham Potter's undefeated tenure as Chelsea boss to six matches, but Chelsea's victory owed a great deal to two Tyrone Mings errors - in front of England boss Gareth Southgate - and some spectacular saves from Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea seemed to be vulnerable without injured Reece James and Villa, but they had no luck, especially in the first half when Jacob Ramsey, Danny Ings, and John McGinn came close.