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Idrissa Gueye was given a round of applause from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his shocking red card during the recent victory at Manchester United.

Unprecedented Situation in English Football

Gueye became the first Premier League player to be sent off for hitting a teammate in nearly two decades when he slapped his defensive colleague during the fixture. The Toffees' performance was remarkable as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries.

'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.'

Team Response

The Senegalese international did not get an chance to speak with Moyes or his colleagues at the interval. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the 36-year-old asked to speak to the whole team and the defender specifically.

• Gueye apologized to Keane for slapping him across the face
• The heated early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own penalty area
• He also said sorry to the team for leaving them with a monumental task
• His apology were warmly received by the squad

Possible Ramifications

The 36-year-old may yet be disciplined by the club despite Moyes' statement that he appreciates his team members fighting with each other. Moyes has a standard punishment process for dismissals and cautions, including fines, which is likely to be implemented in Gueye's case.

Suspension and International Commitments

The Merseyside club could be without their influential midfielder until the January. Gueye will serve a three-game ban against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but might be called up for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on mid-December.

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

Opposition Reaction

At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt accused his team of lacking immediacy in Monday's loss, which ended their unbeaten run at five games.

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' stated the Dutch defender
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' that defend deep it becomes challenging

United head to Selhurst Park for the weekend lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' commented the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'