Michael Ball

I love Mikel Arteta’s ‘dark arts’ but James Tarkowski task at Arsenal is obvious Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of Everton's trip to Arsenal

🔵 Dark arts

⚪️ Arsenal

🔵 Strong referee

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Everton trip can be a breakthrough moment for Dibling and George’s careers Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of Everton's trip to Arsenal

🔵 Warm weather training.

⚪️ Recharge for the challenges ahead.

🔵 Stuart Kay

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I'd like to honour Neville Southall at Hill Dickinson Stadium in a different way Michael Ball tackles the idea of building a statue of Everton legend Neville Southall at Hill Dickinson Stadium

🔵 Legend Big Nev

⚪️ Everton Gear

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Surprise David Moyes decision is a lesson to Everton players and fans alike Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 3-2 win over Newcastle United

🔵 Another win on the road. 🔥

⚪️ Resilience 💪

🔵 McNeil professionalism a note to others.

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Barry must ask himself questions - and it's time for Everton centre-back change Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United

🔵 Barry

⚪️ Centre back pairing

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I can understand Moyes' line-up - it should be wake-up call for one Everton man Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United

🔵 Wake up call.

⚪️ Defensive lapse.

🔵 Final 3rd issues continue.

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Moyes faces Manchester United dilemma but Garner's Everton role should be clear Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of Everton's game with Manchester United

🔵 James Garner

⚪️ Makeshift now unnecessary

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David Moyes at a crossroads as big question exists about this Everton side Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of Everton's game with Manchester United

🔵 Positive league position

⚪️ Too many missed opportunities

🔵 Winning mentality

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This is what Everton need to do to improve their form at Hill Dickinson Stadium Former Everton FC defender Michael Ball considers how the Blues can turn things around at home

🔵 Home form

⚪️ We know what’s needed

🔵 Under the lights

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David Moyes deserves Everton credit - he's got the same problem as Pep Guardiola The first part of this week's Michael Ball column reacts to Everton's comeback 2-1 Premier League victory at Fulham on Saturday

🔵 Another away win 💥

⚪️ Familiar theme 🤔

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Four centre-backs for Everton made me smile but I wouldn't want it at home Former Everton full-back Michael Ball shares his views on David Moyes' eyebrow-raising defensive selection at Brighton

This week’s part 1:

Start X11 brought back some memories.

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Everton star 'needs to retrain his brain' but key comeback can help Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 1-1 draw with Leeds United

Part-2

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Everton did Leeds' job for them but key moment proved power of new stadium Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 1-1 draw with Leeds United

This weeks part 1.

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I've been in Harrison Armstrong's position - Everton must make a big decision Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 1-0 win over Aston Villa

🔵 Harrison Armstrong 🔥

⚪️ What should the club do?

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I questioned Moyes and Everton - they deserve huge credit for their response Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 1-0 win over Aston Villa

🔵 Great response 💥

⚪️ Another away win 🔥

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Jack Grealish let himself down but now he needs help from his Everton team-mates Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of Everton's trip to Aston Villa

🔵 Jack Grealish

⚪️ Game Plan

🔵 Finch Farm

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What I spotted from Harrison Armstrong should embarrass Everton's senior players Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's penalty shoot-out defeat to Sunderland in the FA Cup

🔵 Bad week for Everton

⚪️ Wrong attitude

🔵 Harrison Armstrong

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Wolves are dangerous but this is about more than three points for Everton Former Everton defender Michael Ball looks ahead to a game that could define the second half of Everton's season

🔵 Bonus of Europe possible?

⚪️ Big Week at Hill Dickinson

🔵 Harrison & Grealish

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What really worried me about how Everton's weaknesses were exposed by Brentford Former Everton defender Michael Ball reflects on a poor start to 2026 for the Blues after their 4-2 defeat to Brentford

🔵 New Year’s woes

⚪️ Accountability

🔵 Learn from past mistakes.

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Everton trio must take their chance at Forest with big transfer in the spotlight Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of Everton's trip to Nottingham Forest

🔵 Forest away.

⚪️ Levels need to be raised.

🔵 Grasp this opportunity.

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David Moyes needs to ask Everton players one question after Burnley display Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's goalless draw at Burnley

🔵 Bore draw

⚪️ Another opportunity gone

🔵 Craig Pawson

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Time for Tyler Dibling to be unleashed as Everton look for fresh burst of magic Former Everton defender Michael Ball looks at the state of the Blues squad and which player he hopes will benefit from the spaces in Moyes' team

🔵 Rogue Jack

⚪️ Tyler Dibling

🔵 Festive test

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I was a defender and I thought Everton should have had a penalty against Arsenal Former Blues star Michael Ball dissects Everton's defeat to Arsenal and has his say on the game's biggest talking point

🔵 Top 10 at Christmas.

⚪️ Pride in possession.

🔵 Baffling VAR.

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Ref watch = 💩 watch

Moyes faces biggest test since Everton return - time for these players to help Former Everton star Michael Ball looks ahead to a challenging run of games in which David Moyes will be without several key players

🔵 Toughest period.

⚪️ Grab your opportunity.

🔵 1878 atmosphere.

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Chelsea fans told me everything I needed to know about Everton change Former Everton defender Michael Ball reflects on the club's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea - including the pre-match conversations that showed him how perceptions about the Blues are changing

🔵 New expectations.

⚪️ Tracking runners.

🔵 Opponents trepidation.

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End of an era and news hit me hard but farewell party will be an absolute banger Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest

🔵⚪️ The Winslow Hotel 🔵⚪️

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Signing of the summer understands Everton identity as Moyes change is obvious Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium following Everton's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest

🔵 KDH 🔥

⚪️ Karma, Forrest fans 😡

🔵 Chelsea test 💪

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Dewsbury-Hall was like Premier League legend but Everton must copy Phil Foden Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium after Everton's 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United

🔵 Bouncebackability ?

⚪️ A wonder goal 👏

🔵 Pop the question (SHOOT)

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I was angry with Everton's display against Newcastle and missed opportunity Michael Ball tackles the big issues at Hill Dickinson Stadium after Everton's 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United

🔵 Deja Vu

⚪️ Missed opportunity

🔵 Learn from mistakes

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