Jordan Ayew in the hunt for BBC award

Jordan Ayew has been shortlisted for the BBC Match of the Day Goal of the Month for December.

Ghana striker’s superb goal against Newcastle, which earned Aston Villa a point at St. James' Park.

The 24-year-old is contention with Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil, Riyad Mahrez, Lee Chung-Yong, Theo Walcot, Yaya Toure, Marko Arnautovic, Xhedran Shaqiri, Cuco Martina.

Some cracking goals to choose from... Vote for December's Goal of the Month here https://t.co/uLJf9HbqtF #MOTD2 pic.twitter.com/yWdEt59dR3

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 3, 2016