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Everton new boy in running for PL award

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Ainsley Maitland-Niles has been shortlisted for the Premier League’s September awards.

Maitland-Niles sealed a £4 million switch to Hil Dickinson Staduim from Lyon on summer transfer deadline day, five years after originally pursuing a move.

The former England international’s arrival brought an end to the Blues’ search for an established right-back option following Seamus Coleman’s departure.

He marked a debut outing for David Moyes’ side in ideal fashion by striking a stunning last-minute effort to salvage a point against Manchester United.

It helped extend Everton’s unbeaten start to the new campaign with a run which has now extended to seven games in all competitions last weekend.

Maitland-Niles’ piledriver has now been recognised with a nomination for the top flight’s Goal of the Month, with the strike going up against seven others.

The winner of the awards is set to be confirmed after a public vote on the Premier League’s website ending at 12pm BST on Monday, September 28.