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Idrissa Gueye was given a round of applause from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his shocking red card during Monday's triumph at Old Trafford.

Unprecedented Situation in Premier League

The midfielder earned the distinction of being the initial Premier League player to be sent off for hitting a teammate in nearly two decades when he slapped Michael Keane during the fixture. Everton's performance was remarkable as they competed with 10 men for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries.

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

Team Reaction

The Senegalese international was unable to secure an opportunity to converse with the manager or his colleagues at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the narrow victory, the veteran requested to address the entire group and the defender in particular.

• 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 monumental task
• Gueye's words were positively accepted by the squad

Potential Ramifications

Gueye could still be punished by the club despite Moyes' admission that he likes his team members competing with each other. Moyes has a regular disciplinary procedure for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is likely to be applied in Gueye's case.

Ban and International Commitments

The Merseyside club could be without their key midfielder until the January. The Senegalese international will serve a three-game ban against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be selected for AFCON responsibilities by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on 13 December.

'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.'

Opposition Perspective

At the same time, the Manchester United defender claimed United of showing no urgency in the recent defeat, which ended their winning streak at multiple matches.

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' stated the Netherlands international
• 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult

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