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The Everton midfielder received a warm ovation from his Everton teammates after delivering an apology for his shocking red card during the recent triumph at Old Trafford.

Rare Situation in English Football

Gueye earned the distinction of being the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a teammate in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the fixture. The Toffees' performance was heroic as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including added time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries.

'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.'

Team Response

The Senegalese international did not get an opportunity to speak 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 entire group and the defender in particular.

• He expressed regret to the defender for slapping him across the face
• The intense early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• Additionally he said sorry to the team for leaving them with a difficult challenge
• His apology were warmly received by the squad

Possible Consequences

Gueye could still be punished by the club despite Moyes' admission that he likes his players competing with each other. Moyes has a regular punishment process for dismissals and cautions, including fines, which is likely to be implemented in this situation.

Suspension and National Team Commitments

The Merseyside club may find themselves without their influential midfielder until the new year. Gueye will serve a three-game suspension against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be called up for AFCON responsibilities by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on mid-December.

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

Opposition Perspective

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender accused his team of lacking urgency in Monday's defeat, which ended their unbeaten run at five games.

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' said the Dutch defender
• 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' who drop back it becomes challenging

The Red Devils travel to Selhurst Park for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'