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The Everton midfielder received a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his extraordinary red card during Monday's triumph at Old Trafford.

Unprecedented Situation in Premier League

Gueye became the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a fellow player in nearly two decades when he struck Michael Keane during the fixture. Everton's performance was remarkable as they competed with 10 men for 85 minutes, including added time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries.

'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.'

Team Response

Gueye was unable to secure an chance to converse with Moyes or his teammates at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room celebrating after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old asked to address the whole team and Keane in particular.

• Gueye apologized to the defender for slapping him across the head
• The heated early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own penalty area
• He also said sorry to the team for leaving them with a monumental task
• Gueye's words were positively accepted by the squad

Potential Ramifications

The 36-year-old could still be disciplined by the club despite Moyes' statement that he appreciates 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.

Ban and International Commitments

The Merseyside club could be without their key midfielder until the new year. Gueye will serve a three-match ban against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Forest but could be called up for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by Senegal before he can return to play against the Blues 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 accused his team of lacking immediacy in the recent loss, which ended their unbeaten run at five games.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Dutch defender
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult

The Red Devils head to Selhurst Park for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' commented the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'