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The Everton midfielder received a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his extraordinary dismissal during the recent victory at Old Trafford.

Rare Incident in Premier League

The midfielder earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be sent off for hitting a teammate in nearly two decades when he struck Michael Keane during the fixture. The Toffees' display was heroic as they competed with 10 men for 85 minutes, including added 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 his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.'

Dressing Room Response

The Senegalese international did not get an opportunity to speak with Moyes or his colleagues at half-time. Afterwards, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the narrow victory, the veteran asked to speak to the whole team and the defender in particular.

• Gueye apologized to the defender for striking him across the head
• The heated early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• He also apologized to the team for putting them with a difficult challenge
• Gueye's words were warmly received by the squad

Potential Ramifications

Gueye could still be disciplined by Everton despite Moyes' admission that he appreciates his players fighting with each other. Moyes has a standard punishment process for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is likely to be applied in this situation.

Suspension and International Duty

The Merseyside club may find themselves without their key player until the January. The Senegalese international 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 can return to play against the Blues on mid-December.

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

Rival Perspective

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender accused his team of showing no urgency in Monday's defeat, which halted their unbeaten run at five games.

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' said the Netherlands international
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' that defend deep it becomes challenging

The Red Devils travel to Crystal Palace for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' said the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'