🔗 Share this article Everton Teammates Give Applause to Gueye Following Apology for Keane Slap Idrissa Gueye received a round of applause from his Everton teammates after delivering an explanation for his shocking red card during the recent triumph at Manchester United. Unprecedented Incident in English Football The midfielder earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be sent off for striking a fellow player in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the match. Everton's performance was heroic as they played with 10 men for the majority of the game, including stoppage time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries. 'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on social media. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.' Team Response Gueye did not get an opportunity to converse with the manager or his teammates at the interval. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old requested to address the whole team and Keane specifically. Gueye apologized to the defender for striking him across the head The intense 13th-minute confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third He also said sorry to the squad for leaving them with a difficult challenge Gueye's words were warmly received by the squad Potential Ramifications The 36-year-old may yet be disciplined by the club despite Moyes' admission that he likes his players fighting with each other. Moyes has a regular punishment process for dismissals and cautions, including fines, which is likely to be applied in this situation. Suspension and National Team Commitments The Merseyside club may find themselves without their key player until the new year. Gueye will complete a three-game ban against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be selected for Africa Cup of Nations duty by his national team before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on 13 December. 'Passions can sometimes overflow,' Gueye continued. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.' Rival Reaction Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender accused United of lacking urgency in Monday's loss, which ended their winning streak at multiple matches. 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Netherlands international 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,' 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it becomes challenging The Red Devils travel to Selhurst Park for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'