🔗 Share this article Everton Squad Members Applaud Gueye After Apology for Michael Keane Incident The Everton midfielder received a round of applause from his fellow squad members after delivering an apology 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 first Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a teammate in 17 years when he slapped Michael Keane during the match. The Toffees' performance was heroic as they competed with a man down for the majority of the game, including stoppage time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' he wrote on his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.' Team Response The Senegalese international did not get an opportunity to speak with Moyes or his teammates at the interval. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old asked to address the entire group and the defender specifically. Gueye apologized to the defender for slapping him across the face The intense early altercation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own penalty area Additionally he apologized to the team for leaving them with a difficult challenge Gueye's words were positively accepted by the squad Possible Consequences The 36-year-old could still be disciplined by the club despite Moyes' statement that he appreciates his team members fighting with each other. The Scot has a regular punishment process for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is likely to be implemented in Gueye's case. Suspension and National Team Commitments The Merseyside club could be without their key midfielder until the new year. Gueye will complete a three-game suspension against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but could be called up for AFCON responsibilities by Senegal before he can return to play against the Blues on mid-December. 'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.' Opposition Reaction Meanwhile, Mathijs de Ligt accused his team of lacking immediacy in the recent loss, which halted their unbeaten run at multiple matches. 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' stated the Netherlands international 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net' 'When facing sides like Everton,' who drop back it's difficult The Red Devils head to Selhurst Park for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' said the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'