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The Everton midfielder received a round of applause from his Everton teammates after issuing an apology for his shocking dismissal during Monday's victory at Manchester United.

Rare Incident in Premier League

Gueye earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be sent off for striking a teammate in nearly two decades when he struck his defensive colleague during the match. The Toffees' performance was remarkable as they played with 10 men for the majority of the game, including added time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries.

'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on his accounts. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.'

Dressing Room Response

Gueye was unable to secure an opportunity to converse with Moyes or his teammates at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old asked to address the whole team and the defender specifically.

• Gueye apologized to Keane for slapping him across the head
• The heated early confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area
• He also apologized to the team for leaving them with a difficult challenge
• Gueye's words were warmly received by the players

Potential Consequences

The 36-year-old could still be disciplined by the club despite Moyes' statement that he likes his team members fighting with each other. The Scot has a regular disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including fines, which is expected to be implemented in this situation.

Ban and National Team Commitments

The Merseyside club may find themselves without their influential midfielder until the new year. The Senegalese international will complete a three-match ban against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Forest but might be called up for AFCON duty by Senegal before he can return to play against Chelsea on 13 December.

'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.'

Rival Perspective

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender claimed his team of showing no immediacy in Monday's defeat, which ended their winning streak at multiple matches.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Netherlands international
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' who drop back it's difficult

United travel to Crystal Palace for the weekend noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' commented the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'