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Reaction
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Demba Ba delighted with dream Chelsea debut
Chelsea striker Demba Ba admits that a quick debut against Southampton exceeded his expectations after he scored a brace at St Mary's on Saturday.Jan 7, 04:10
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Frank Lampard thanks Chelsea supporters
Frank Lampard pays an emotional tribute to Chelsea's supporters following yesterday's clash with Southampton.Jan 6, 13:14
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Nigel Adkins: 'Southampton will move on'
Nigel Adkins backs his Southampton squad to bounce back from this afternoon's 5-1 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup.Jan 5, 22:28
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Rafael Benitez aiming for cup double
Rafael Benitez insists that Chelsea will try to win both domestic cup competitions after beating Southampton 5-1 at St Mary's this afternoon.Jan 5, 18:02
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Rafael Benitez delighted with Demba Ba impact
Rafael Benitez admits Demba Ba enjoyed an impressive Chelsea debut after he scored twice in a 5-1 FA Cup win at Southampton this afternoon.Jan 5, 17:38
Demba Ba scores on Chelsea debut
Chelsea's new signing Demba Ba scores on his first appearance for the club against Southampton.Jan 5, 16:11
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 5-1 win away to Southampton in the third round of the FA Cup this afternoon as the Blues made a strong start to the defence of their trophy.
Match Report
Demba Ba scores a double on his Chelsea debut to help the FA Cup holders record a come-from-behind win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the all-Premier League FA Cup third-round clash between Chelsea and Southampton.
Team News
New signing Demba Ba makes his Chelsea debut in their all-Premier League FA Cup third-round clash with Southampton at St Mary's.
Preview
Sports Mole previews this weekend's FA Cup third-round match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's.
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