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The Everton midfielder was given a round of applause from his fellow squad members after delivering an apology for his shocking red card during Monday's victory at Old Trafford.

Unprecedented Situation in Premier League

Gueye earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a teammate in 17 years when he struck his defensive colleague during the match. The Toffees' performance 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,' he wrote on social media. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.'

Team Reaction

Gueye did not get an opportunity to converse with the manager or his colleagues at half-time. Afterwards, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old requested to speak to the entire group and Keane specifically.

• He expressed regret to the defender for slapping him across the head
• The heated early confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area
• Additionally he apologized to the squad for leaving them with a monumental task
• Gueye's words were warmly received by the squad

Potential Ramifications

Gueye could still be disciplined by the club despite the manager's admission that he likes his team members competing with each other. The Scot has a standard punishment process for dismissals and cautions, including fines, which is likely to be implemented in this situation.

Suspension and International Duty

Everton may find themselves without their key midfielder until the new year. The Senegalese international will complete a three-game suspension against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be selected for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on 13 December.

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

Rival Reaction

At the same time, the Manchester United defender accused United of showing no urgency in Monday's defeat, which ended their unbeaten run at multiple matches.

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' stated the Dutch defender
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it becomes challenging

United head to Crystal Palace for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'