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The Everton midfielder received a round of applause from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his shocking red card during the recent triumph at Old Trafford.

Unprecedented Situation in Premier League

The midfielder became the initial Premier League player to be sent off for hitting a teammate in nearly two decades when he struck his defensive colleague during the fixture. The Toffees' performance was remarkable as they played with 10 men for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to achieve David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries.

'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' he wrote on social media. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.'

Dressing Room Response

Gueye did not get an chance to converse with the manager or his teammates at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the narrow victory, the veteran requested to address the whole team and the defender specifically.

• He expressed regret to the defender for slapping him across the head
• The intense 13th-minute altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area
• He also apologized to the squad for leaving them with a difficult challenge
• His apology were warmly received by the players

Potential Ramifications

The 36-year-old may yet be punished by the club despite the manager's statement that he likes his players fighting with each other. Moyes has a standard disciplinary procedure for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is likely to be implemented in this situation.

Suspension and International Duty

The Merseyside club may find themselves without their key player until the new year. Gueye will complete a three-game suspension against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be called up for AFCON duty by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on mid-December.

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

Rival Reaction

At the same time, the Manchester United defender accused United of showing no urgency in Monday's defeat, which halted their winning streak at five games.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Dutch defender
• '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 Selhurst Park for the weekend lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'