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

Unprecedented Incident in Premier League

Gueye became the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a teammate in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the match. Everton's display was heroic as they played with a man down for the majority of the game, including stoppage time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in 18 attempts.

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

Team Reaction

The Senegalese international was unable to secure an opportunity to converse with the manager or his teammates at the interval. Following the match, with the away dressing room celebrating after the narrow victory, the veteran requested to address the whole team and Keane in particular.

• Gueye apologized to the defender for slapping him across the head
• The heated early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• He also apologized to the squad for putting them with a difficult challenge
• His apology were positively accepted by the players

Possible Consequences

The 36-year-old could still be punished by Everton despite the manager's statement that he appreciates 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 this situation.

Ban and National Team Duty

Everton may find themselves without their influential player until the January. The Senegalese international will complete a three-game ban against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but could be selected for Africa Cup of Nations duty by his national team before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on 13 December.

'Passions can sometimes overflow,' Gueye continued. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.'

Opposition Perspective

At the same time, the Manchester United defender accused United of showing no immediacy in Monday's defeat, which ended their winning streak at multiple matches.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Dutch defender
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult

United travel to Selhurst Park for the weekend noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'