🔗 Share this article Everton Squad Members Give Applause to Idrissa Gueye Following Sincere Apology for Keane Incident Idrissa Gueye received a warm ovation from his Everton teammates after delivering an explanation for his extraordinary red card during Monday's triumph at Old Trafford. Rare Incident in English Football The midfielder earned the distinction of being the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a teammate in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the match. The Toffees' 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 18 attempts. 'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' he wrote on social media. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.' Dressing Room Response Gueye did not get an chance to speak with Moyes or his colleagues at half-time. Afterwards, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the 1-0 win, the 36-year-old asked to address the entire group and Keane specifically. Gueye apologized to the defender for striking him across the face The intense early confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third Additionally he said sorry to the team for putting them with a monumental task Gueye's words were positively accepted by the players Potential Ramifications The 36-year-old may yet be disciplined by the club despite Moyes' statement that he appreciates his players fighting with each other. Moyes has a standard disciplinary procedure for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is likely to be implemented in this situation. Ban and National Team Duty The Merseyside club may find themselves without their influential player until the new year. Gueye will serve a three-match suspension against Newcastle, Bournemouth and Forest but might be selected for AFCON responsibilities by Senegal before he can return to play against the Blues on mid-December. 'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.' Rival Perspective Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender accused his team of showing no urgency in Monday's defeat, which ended their winning streak at five games. 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Netherlands international 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net' 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it's difficult United travel to Crystal Palace for the weekend lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'