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Idrissa Gueye received a round of applause from his fellow squad members after delivering an apology for his extraordinary red card during the recent victory at Old Trafford.

Rare Incident in English Football

Gueye earned the distinction of being the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a fellow player in nearly two decades when he slapped his defensive colleague during the match. Everton's performance was remarkable as they competed with 10 men for the majority of the game, including added time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries.

'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' he wrote on his accounts. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.'

Team Reaction

The Senegalese international was unable to secure an opportunity to converse with the manager or his colleagues at the interval. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the veteran asked to speak to the entire group and Keane specifically.

• He expressed regret to the defender for slapping him across the face
• The heated 13th-minute altercation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own penalty area
• He also apologized to the squad for putting them with a monumental task
• His apology were positively accepted by the players

Potential Ramifications

Gueye may yet be punished by Everton despite the manager's admission that he likes his team members fighting with each other. Moyes has a standard punishment process for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is expected to be applied in this situation.

Suspension and International Duty

The Merseyside club may find themselves without their key midfielder until the January. Gueye will complete a three-game suspension against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be called up for AFCON responsibilities by his national team before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on 13 December.

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

Rival Reaction

At the same time, the Manchester United defender accused his team of lacking immediacy in the recent defeat, which halted their winning streak at five games.

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' stated the Dutch defender
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' who drop back it becomes challenging

The Red Devils head to Crystal Palace for the weekend noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'