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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 the recent victory at Old Trafford.

Rare Situation in Premier League

The midfielder became the first Premier League player to be sent off for hitting a teammate in nearly two decades when he struck Michael Keane during the fixture. Everton's performance was remarkable as they competed with a man down for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to achieve 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 did not get an chance to converse with the manager or his teammates at half-time. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the narrow victory, the veteran asked to speak to the entire group and Keane specifically.

• He expressed regret to Keane for striking him across the head
• The heated early altercation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• Additionally he said sorry to the squad for putting them with a difficult challenge
• His apology were positively accepted by the squad

Possible Consequences

The 36-year-old could still be disciplined by Everton despite Moyes' admission that he appreciates his team members fighting with each other. The Scot has a standard punishment process for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is expected to be implemented in this situation.

Suspension and National Team Duty

The Merseyside club could be without their influential player until the January. Gueye will complete a three-game ban against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be called up for AFCON duty by Senegal before he can return to play against Chelsea on mid-December.

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

Opposition Reaction

At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt claimed his team of lacking urgency in Monday's loss, which ended their winning streak at multiple matches.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Netherlands international
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it becomes challenging

United travel to Selhurst Park for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'