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Idrissa Gueye received a round of applause from his Everton teammates after delivering an apology for his shocking red card during the recent triumph at Manchester United.

Rare Situation in Premier League

Gueye became the first Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a fellow player in nearly two decades when he struck his defensive colleague during the fixture. Everton's performance was remarkable as they played with a man down for the majority of the game, including added time, to achieve David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries.

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

Dressing Room Reaction

Gueye did not get an chance to speak with Moyes or his teammates at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the 36-year-old requested to address the entire group and the defender specifically.

• Gueye apologized to the defender for striking him across the face
• The heated early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• Additionally he said sorry to the squad for putting them with a monumental task
• Gueye's words were warmly received by the players

Possible Consequences

Gueye could still be disciplined by Everton despite the manager's admission that he appreciates his team members fighting with each other. The Scot has a regular punishment process for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is likely to be applied in Gueye's case.

Ban and National Team Duty

Everton could be without their key midfielder until the new year. The Senegalese international will complete a three-game suspension against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be selected for Africa Cup of Nations duty by Senegal before he can return to play against the Blues on mid-December.

'Emotions can run high,' he added. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.'

Rival Reaction

At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt claimed his team of showing no urgency in Monday's loss, which ended their winning streak 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,' who drop back it becomes challenging

The Red Devils head to Crystal Palace for the weekend noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'