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The Everton midfielder received a round of applause from his fellow squad members after delivering an apology for his extraordinary red card during Monday's victory at Manchester United.

Rare Incident in English Football

The midfielder became the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a teammate in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the fixture. The Toffees' performance was heroic 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 visiting manager in multiple tries.

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

Dressing Room Response

Gueye did not get an opportunity to speak with the manager or his colleagues at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the veteran requested to speak to the entire group and Keane specifically.

• Gueye apologized to the defender for striking him across the face
• The heated early altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third
• Additionally he said sorry to the squad for putting them with a monumental task
• Gueye's words were positively accepted by the squad

Potential Consequences

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

Suspension and National Team Commitments

The Merseyside club may find themselves without their influential player until the January. The Senegalese international will serve a three-match ban against Newcastle, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be selected for Africa Cup of Nations duty by Senegal before he can return to play against Chelsea on 13 December.

'Emotions can run high,' he added. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.'

Rival Perspective

At the same time, the Manchester United defender accused his team of showing no immediacy in the recent defeat, which halted their unbeaten run at five games.

• '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,' who drop back it becomes challenging

United travel to Crystal Palace for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'