Ainsley Maitland-Niles scores on Everton debut in draw with Manchester United
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:51 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Everton earned a 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday. Deadline-day arrival Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his first appearance for the club by scoring, becoming the first Everton player in eight years to find the net on his debut. The result follows a volatile week for the club, which included the sale of Iliman N'Diaye to Manchester City and the departure of Beto and Nathan Patterson. Manager David Moyes now oversees a squad limited to 18 senior outfield players until January following a difficult transfer period. Despite the club's offensive roster challenges, Tyrique George also contributed a goal during the match. Thierno Barry continues to lead the attack but faced criticism for missed chances against Manchester United.
- •Everton drew 2-2 with Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- •Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored on his debut after joining from Lyon.
- •The club sold Iliman N'Diaye, Beto, and Nathan Patterson before the deadline.
- •David Moyes is limited to 18 senior outfield players until January.
- •Tyrique George and Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored the goals for Everton.
- 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — Everton's unlikely new hero's journey to Merseyside
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — After transfer worries, Everton have an unlikely new hero
- 7:09 PMBBC Sport — After transfer worries, Everton have an unlikely new hero
"There was some bemusement among supporters when Everton announced the arrival of Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who has endured something of a nomadic career since making his professional debut for Arsenal in a Champions League tie against Galatasaray in 2014. Following the retirement of Seamus Coleman at the end of last season, Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear spoke about taking their time to find a replacement. When they eventually settled on Maitland-Niles, it was not the coup supporters had envisaged after a tedious, summer-long search.
"Not even Ainsley Maitland-Niles could have imagined his Premier League return for Everton would have played out like it did.
"Not even Ainsley Maitland-Niles could have imagined his Premier League return for Everton would have played out like it did.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:51 AMEverton's unlikely new hero's journey to Merseyside
There was some bemusement among supporters when Everton announced the arrival of Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who has endured something of a nomadic career since making his professional debut for Arsenal in a Champions League tie against Galatasaray in 2014. Following the retirement of Seamus Coleman at the end of last season, Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear spoke about taking their time to find a replacement. When they eventually settled on Maitland-Niles, it was not the coup supporters had envisaged after a tedious, summer-long search.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 7:10 PMAfter transfer worries, Everton have an unlikely new hero
Not even Ainsley Maitland-Niles could have imagined his Premier League return for Everton would have played out like it did.
- BBC SportSep 6, 2026, 7:09 PMAfter transfer worries, Everton have an unlikely new hero
Not even Ainsley Maitland-Niles could have imagined his Premier League return for Everton would have played out like it did.
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