Ainsley Maitland-Niles scores on Everton debut in draw with Manchester United
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 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.
- 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
"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 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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