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Idrissa Gueye received a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his extraordinary red card during the recent victory at Old Trafford.

Rare Incident in Premier League

The midfielder earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a teammate in 17 years when he struck his defensive colleague during the match. The Toffees' performance was remarkable as they competed with 10 men for the majority of the game, including stoppage time, to secure 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.'

Team Reaction

Gueye was unable to secure an opportunity to converse with the manager or his teammates at half-time. Afterwards, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the veteran requested to address the entire group and Keane specifically.

• Gueye apologized to the defender for slapping him across the face
• The heated early altercation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own penalty area
• Additionally he said sorry to the squad for putting them with a monumental task
• His apology were positively accepted by the squad

Potential Consequences

Gueye could still be disciplined by Everton despite Moyes' admission that he appreciates his players competing with each other. Moyes has a standard punishment process for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is expected to be implemented in Gueye's case.

Suspension and National Team Commitments

The Merseyside club may find themselves without their key midfielder until the January. The Senegalese international will complete a three-game ban against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be called up for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on 13 December.

'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.'

Rival Reaction

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender claimed United of showing no urgency in the recent loss, which halted their winning streak at multiple matches.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Dutch defender
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult

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