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Sports · 8 September 2026

Maitland-Niles got 'goosebumps' from Everton's new stadium noise after debut goal

Maitland-Niles got 'goosebumps' from Everton's new stadium noise after debut goal

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Everton midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles said the atmosphere at the Hill Dickinson Stadium gave him 'goosebumps' after his first game. The 29-year-old scored a dramatic equaliser against Manchester United in stoppage time to secure a point on his debut. He added that the new stadium is even louder than Goodison, and he expects Everton to have a successful season.

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