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The Everton midfielder received a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after issuing an explanation for his shocking red card during Monday's victory at Manchester United.

Rare Situation in Premier League

Gueye became the first Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a teammate in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the match. Everton's performance was heroic as they played with 10 men for the majority of the game, including added time, to secure David Moyes' initial victory 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.'

Team Response

The Senegalese international was unable to secure an opportunity to converse with the manager or his teammates at the interval. Afterwards, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the 36-year-old requested to address the entire group and the defender in particular.

• He expressed regret to Keane for striking him across the face
• The intense 13th-minute confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area
• He also apologized to the team for leaving them with a monumental task
• His apology were positively accepted by the players

Potential Consequences

The 36-year-old may yet be disciplined by the club despite the manager's admission that he appreciates his players competing with each other. The Scot has a regular punishment process for dismissals and cautions, including fines, which is likely to be applied in this situation.

Suspension and International Duty

Everton could be without their key player until the January. Gueye will complete a three-match suspension against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be called up for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by his national team before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on mid-December.

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

Opposition Perspective

At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt claimed United of showing no immediacy in the recent defeat, which ended their winning streak at five games.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Netherlands international
• 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,'
• 'Against a team 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 De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'