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Idrissa Gueye received a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after delivering an explanation for his shocking dismissal during the recent victory at Old Trafford.

Rare Situation in Premier League

The midfielder became the first Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a fellow player in nearly two decades when he struck Michael Keane during the match. The Toffees' display was heroic as they competed with 10 men for 85 minutes, including added time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in 18 attempts.

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

Dressing Room Reaction

Gueye did not get an chance to converse with Moyes or his colleagues at the interval. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old asked to address the entire group and Keane in particular.

• He expressed regret to Keane for slapping him across the face
• The heated 13th-minute confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• Additionally he apologized to the squad for leaving them with a monumental task
• His apology were warmly received by the squad

Potential Consequences

Gueye could still be punished by the club despite Moyes' admission that he likes his players competing with each other. The Scot has a regular disciplinary procedure for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is expected to be implemented in this situation.

Ban and National Team Commitments

Everton could be without their influential midfielder until the new year. Gueye will serve a three-game suspension against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Forest but could be called up for AFCON responsibilities by his national team before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on mid-December.

'Passions can sometimes overflow,' Gueye continued. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.'

Rival Perspective

At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt claimed his team of lacking urgency in Monday's defeat, which halted their winning streak at multiple matches.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Dutch defender
• 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult

United travel to Crystal Palace for the weekend lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'