Everton Squad Members Applaud Gueye After Sincere Apology for Michael Keane Slap

The Everton midfielder received a round of applause from his Everton teammates after issuing an explanation for his shocking red card during the recent triumph at Manchester United.

Unprecedented Incident in English Football

Gueye became the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a fellow player in nearly two decades when he slapped his defensive colleague during the fixture. The Toffees' performance was remarkable as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including added time, to achieve David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in 18 attempts.

'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on his accounts. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.'

Team Reaction

Gueye did not get an chance to converse with Moyes or his teammates at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room celebrating after the 1-0 win, the veteran requested to address the whole team and Keane in particular.

• Gueye apologized to the defender for slapping him across the face
• The intense early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• He also apologized to the team for putting them with a monumental task
• His apology were warmly received by the squad

Potential Consequences

Gueye could still be disciplined by the club despite the manager's statement that he likes his players competing with each other. Moyes has a regular disciplinary procedure for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is expected to be implemented in Gueye's case.

Suspension and National Team Commitments

Everton could be without their key player until the January. The Senegalese international will serve a three-game suspension against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be selected for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by his national team before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on mid-December.

'Emotions can run high,' Gueye continued. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.'

Rival Reaction

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

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Netherlands international
• 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it's difficult

The Red Devils head to Selhurst Park for the weekend noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' said De Ligt. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'