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The Everton midfielder received a round of applause from his Everton teammates after delivering an apology for his shocking red card during Monday's triumph at Old Trafford.

Rare Situation in English Football

The midfielder became the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a fellow player in nearly two decades when he struck Michael Keane during the match. Everton's performance was heroic as they competed with 10 men for 85 minutes, 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,' Gueye stated on his accounts. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.'

Team Response

Gueye did not get an chance to converse with Moyes or his teammates at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the veteran requested to speak to the whole team and Keane in particular.

• He expressed regret to Keane for striking him across the face
• The heated 13th-minute altercation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• He also apologized to the squad for leaving them with a difficult challenge
• Gueye's words were warmly received by the players

Potential Consequences

The 36-year-old may yet be punished by the club despite Moyes' admission that he appreciates his team members fighting with each other. The Scot has a standard disciplinary procedure for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is expected to be applied in this situation.

Ban and National Team Commitments

The Merseyside club could be without their influential player until the January. Gueye will serve a three-match ban against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but might be called up for AFCON duty by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on 13 December.

'Passions can sometimes overflow,' Gueye continued. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.'

Rival Reaction

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

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' said the Netherlands international
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' who drop back it's difficult

The Red Devils travel to Selhurst Park for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' commented De Ligt. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'