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Idrissa Gueye received a round of applause from his Everton teammates after delivering an apology for his shocking dismissal during the recent triumph at Manchester United.

Rare Incident in Premier League

The midfielder became the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a fellow player in nearly two decades when he slapped Michael Keane during the match. Everton's display was heroic as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to secure David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries.

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

Team Response

Gueye was unable to secure an chance to converse with the manager or his colleagues at the interval. Following the match, with the away dressing room celebrating after the narrow victory, the veteran requested to speak to the entire group and the defender in particular.

• Gueye apologized to Keane for striking him across the face
• The heated 13th-minute confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• He also apologized to the squad for putting them with a difficult challenge
• His apology were warmly received by the players

Possible Ramifications

Gueye may yet be disciplined by Everton despite Moyes' admission that he appreciates his team members competing with each other. Moyes has a standard disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is expected to be applied in Gueye's case.

Suspension and National Team Duty

Everton could be without their key midfielder until the new year. Gueye will complete a three-match ban against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but might be selected for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on 13 December.

'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.'

Opposition Perspective

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender claimed United of showing no immediacy in Monday's loss, which halted their unbeaten run at multiple matches.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Dutch defender
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult

The Red Devils travel to Crystal Palace for the weekend noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' commented the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'