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The Everton midfielder was given a round of applause from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his extraordinary dismissal during the recent triumph at Old Trafford.

Unprecedented Incident in English Football

Gueye became the first Premier League player to be sent off for striking a teammate in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the match. The Toffees' display was heroic as they competed with 10 men for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to achieve David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in 18 attempts.

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

Team Reaction

Gueye was unable to secure an opportunity to speak with Moyes or his colleagues at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room celebrating after the narrow victory, the veteran requested to speak to the whole team and Keane specifically.

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

Potential Consequences

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

Ban and National Team Commitments

Everton may find themselves without their influential player until the new year. Gueye will serve a three-game suspension against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but could be selected for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on mid-December.

'Emotions can run high,' Gueye continued. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.'

Rival Perspective

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender claimed his team of showing no urgency in Monday's loss, which ended their unbeaten run at five games.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' 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 head to Crystal Palace for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' said the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'