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Daily Mirror
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Josh O'Brien

Demba Ba's blunt view on Steven Gerrard slip that cost Liverpool Premier League title

Former Chelsea forward Demba Ba has admitted he does not feel sorry for being the striker to capitalise on Steven Gerrard's slip that many argue cost Liverpool the Premier League title.

The Reds captain is still adored by the Anfield faithful despite the fact it was him who lost his footing in a crucial game at home to Chelsea and allowed Ba to put the Blues in front on what was a miserable afternoon for Liverpool back in 2014. The stakes were high as a Brendan Rodgers -led Reds side were edging closer to what was then a first-Premier League title.

Just three games separated the club from an elusive league triumph by the time they welcomed Ba's side to their home. Prior to kick-off, Liverpool were three points ahead of their nearest challengers Manchester City, though they had played a game more.

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