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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 Manchester United.

Rare Situation in Premier League

The midfielder became the initial Premier League player to be sent off for hitting a teammate in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the match. The Toffees' display was remarkable as they played with 10 men for 85 minutes, including added time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in 18 attempts.

'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' he wrote on his accounts. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.'

Dressing Room Response

Gueye was unable to secure an chance to converse with Moyes or his teammates at half-time. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the 1-0 win, the veteran asked to address the whole team and the defender specifically.

• Gueye apologized to the defender for slapping him across the face
• The intense early 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 positively accepted by the squad

Potential Ramifications

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

Suspension and National Team Commitments

The Merseyside club may find themselves without their influential player until the new year. The Senegalese international will serve a three-game suspension against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be selected for AFCON duty by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on 13 December.

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

Opposition Perspective

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender accused his team of lacking urgency in Monday's loss, which halted their winning streak at multiple matches.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Netherlands international
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it becomes challenging

The Red Devils travel to Crystal Palace for the weekend noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' commented the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'