What Amadou Onana did to Idrissa Gueye at full-time as Everton footage emerges

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The full-time scenes following Everton’s win on Saturday were understandably rowdy, given the unwavering away support had been treated to three goals on the road and a late victory too.

There was every reason to lap up the moment, with the players in turn enjoying the adulation their newfound form has brought.

Sitting eight points clear from the relegation zone and into the quarter-finals of a cup, things are certainly looking up for Sean Dyche’s men, who for once will be cursing the timing of the international break.

After all, there are few within Goodison Park who are not playing their part, with the battle for midfield spots particularly tough.

With Amadou Onana having taken over from Idrissa Gana Gueye earlier on, the latter then stepped in whilst the Belgian was injured against Brighton and Hove Albion, before again being called upon for the second half against Crystal Palace. 

It proved a profitable switch though, with the 34-year-old netting the winner to earn such a rapturous full-time reception.

With no bad blood between the two teammates vying for the same spot, Onana actually enjoyed a heartfelt moment after the final whistle, pushing Gueye towards the away support to receive the praise his display had merited.

Both the 22-year-old maestro and Arnaut Danjuma were desperate to see the former Paris Saint-Germain ace lauded by his supporters, and they would not disappoint, chanting rendition after rendition of ‘Spirit of the Blues’ as Everton continue to climb the Premier League table.

How did Idrissa Gana Gueye play vs Crystal Palace?

It was not his winning goal alone that was worthy of praise though, whilst it certainly helped, as Gueye actually enjoyed a fine 45 minutes despite being thrown on after Onana had clearly been struggling in the first half.

However, he would not let the moment phase him, and in the end proved the difference, despite Abdoulaye Doucoure shining too.

Alongside his stunning winner, the Senegal international would also record one key pass alongside his 85% pass accuracy.

Perhaps more important was his defensive contribution, with his work in silencing Eberechi Eze key after he had threatened throughout the opening 45 imperative. In just one half Gueye won four ground duels and a further three tackles, proving to be a key cog in their solidity as well as the man to claim the all-important third goal, via Sofascore.