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The Everton midfielder was given a round of applause from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his shocking red card during Monday's victory at Old Trafford.

Rare Situation in English Football

The midfielder became the first Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a teammate in 17 years when he slapped his defensive colleague during the match. Everton's display was remarkable as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including added time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries.

'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' he wrote on social media. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.'

Dressing Room Reaction

The Senegalese international was unable to secure an chance to converse with Moyes or his teammates at the interval. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the veteran asked to speak to the whole team and Keane specifically.

• He expressed regret to the defender for striking him across the head
• The heated 13th-minute confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own penalty area
• He also apologized to the squad for leaving them with a difficult challenge
• His apology were positively accepted by the players

Possible Ramifications

Gueye may yet be disciplined by Everton despite Moyes' statement that he likes his players competing with each other. The Scot has a standard punishment process for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is likely to be applied in Gueye's case.

Ban and International Commitments

The Merseyside club could be without their influential midfielder until the January. The Senegalese international will serve a three-match suspension against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be called up for Africa Cup of Nations duty by his national team before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on 13 December.

'Emotions can run high,' Gueye continued. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.'

Rival Perspective

At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt claimed United of lacking immediacy in Monday's loss, which ended their unbeaten run at multiple matches.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Dutch defender
• 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' who drop back it becomes challenging

United head to Crystal Palace for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'The next game is really important now,' said the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'