🔗 Share this article Everton Squad Members Applaud Idrissa Gueye After Apology for Michael Keane Incident Idrissa Gueye received a round of applause from his Everton teammates after issuing an apology for his extraordinary dismissal during the recent victory at Old Trafford. Unprecedented Incident in Premier League The midfielder earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a teammate in 17 years when he slapped his defensive colleague during the fixture. Everton's performance was remarkable as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to achieve 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 social media. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.' Team Response Gueye was unable to secure an chance to speak with the manager or his teammates at half-time. Afterwards, with the away dressing room celebrating after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old requested to speak to the whole team and Keane specifically. Gueye apologized to the defender for slapping him across the face The heated early altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third Additionally he said sorry to the squad for putting them with a monumental task His apology were warmly received by the squad Possible Consequences The 36-year-old may yet be punished by Everton despite the manager's statement that he appreciates his team members competing with each other. Moyes has a regular punishment process for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is expected to be applied in Gueye's case. Ban and International Commitments Everton could be without their influential player until the January. The Senegalese international will complete a three-match ban against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be selected for AFCON duty by Senegal before he can return to play against Chelsea on mid-December. 'Emotions can run high,' he added. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.' Opposition Reaction At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt claimed United of showing no immediacy in the recent loss, which ended their unbeaten run at five games. 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' stated the Netherlands international 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,' 'When facing sides like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult United travel to Selhurst Park for the weekend lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' commented the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'