Sam Allardyce on Maitland-Niles:

"The problem with Ainsley is his position. His only position that he wants to play is centre midfield. The reason he came to West Brom - which he forced through - Edu and Arteta didn't want him to come, was because I said he'd play in midfield."

— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley) August 31, 2021