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Keifer MacDonald

Amadou Onana sends X-rated Everton transfer message after Arsenal win

Everton midfielder Amadou Onana has reiterated his commitment to the club following his starring role in the superb 1-0 home victory over Arsenal on Saturday.

New manager Sean Dyche got his reign off to a dream start as the Blues secured their first victory since October 22 by beating a table-topping Arsenal team who had previously only lost once in the Premier League.

James Tarkowski climbed highest to connect with Dwight McNeil's corner midway through the second half and secure a vital three points for Everton. But, in our player ratings, Onana was ranked as highly as match-winner Tarkowski.

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The Belgian was at his pulsating best against Mikel Arteta's side. And it came just days after reports suggested he could be on his way out of Goodison Park before the transfer window shut.

Since arriving at Everton from French side Lille in the summer, Onana has attracted plenty of admirers across the Premier League, with Chelsea, along with Arsenal, linked with a move for the 21-year-old in the final days of last month's window.

But after the victory against Arsenal, Onana proclaimed his commitment to the Blues, saying while walking down the tunnel to the dressing room: "I'm not f*****g going nowhere, I'm f******g staying here."

Earlier in the week Onana had taken to Instagram to make his immediate future clear, captioning a series of training pictures: "Said what I said and did what I did #Aintleavingtheship #AO8."

Such statements will be music to the ears of Dyche, who has been vocal in his need for both players and supporters to pull in the same direction if the Blues are to avoid a first ever relegation from the Premier League.

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