🔗 Share this article Everton Teammates Give Applause to Idrissa Gueye Following Sincere Apology for Michael Keane Incident Idrissa Gueye received a warm ovation from his Everton teammates after delivering an apology for his shocking dismissal during Monday's victory at Manchester United. Rare Situation in Premier League Gueye became the first Premier League player to be sent off for striking a fellow player in 17 years when he slapped his defensive colleague during the fixture. The Toffees' performance was heroic as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including added time, to secure David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.' Team Reaction Gueye did not get an opportunity to speak with Moyes or his colleagues at the interval. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the 36-year-old requested to speak to the whole team and Keane specifically. Gueye apologized to Keane for striking him across the head The heated early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third Additionally he apologized to the squad for putting them with a difficult challenge His apology were positively accepted by the squad Possible Consequences Gueye could still be punished by Everton despite Moyes' statement that he appreciates his team members competing with each other. The Scot has a regular punishment process for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is likely to be applied in this situation. Suspension and International Commitments The Merseyside club could be without their key player until the new year. Gueye will serve a three-match ban against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be called up for Africa Cup of Nations 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.' Opposition Reaction At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt claimed United of showing no urgency in Monday's loss, which ended their winning streak at multiple matches. 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' said the Netherlands international 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,' 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it becomes challenging The Red Devils travel to Selhurst Park for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'