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The Everton midfielder was given a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after delivering an apology for his extraordinary dismissal during the recent triumph at Manchester United.

Rare Incident in English Football

Gueye earned the distinction of being the first 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 played with a man down for 85 minutes, including added time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries.

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

Team Response

The Senegalese international did not get an chance to converse with Moyes or his teammates at half-time. Afterwards, with the away dressing room celebrating after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old requested to speak to the whole team and the defender specifically.

• Gueye apologized to the defender for striking him across the head
• The heated 13th-minute confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• Additionally he said sorry to the squad for putting them with a monumental task
• His apology were positively accepted by the players

Potential Consequences

The 36-year-old could still be disciplined by the club despite the manager's admission that he appreciates his team members fighting with each other. Moyes has a regular punishment process for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is likely to be applied in Gueye's case.

Suspension and National Team Duty

The Merseyside club may find themselves without their key midfielder until the January. Gueye will complete a three-game ban against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be selected for AFCON responsibilities by his national team before he can return to play against the Blues on 13 December.

'Emotions can run high,' he added. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.'

Opposition Perspective

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender claimed United of showing no immediacy in the recent loss, which halted 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'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it's difficult

United head to Selhurst Park for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' said the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'