🔗 Share this article Everton Teammates Applaud Gueye After Apology for Michael Keane Slap The Everton midfielder received a round of applause from his fellow squad members after issuing an explanation for his shocking red card during the recent triumph at Old Trafford. Unprecedented Situation in English Football Gueye earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a teammate in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the fixture. Everton's display was heroic as they played with 10 men for 85 minutes, including added time, to achieve David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' he wrote on his accounts. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.' Dressing Room Reaction Gueye was unable to secure an opportunity to speak with the manager or his colleagues at the interval. Afterwards, with the away dressing room celebrating after the 1-0 win, the veteran requested to address the entire group and Keane in particular. 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 He also apologized to the team for putting them with a monumental task His apology were warmly received by the squad Possible Ramifications Gueye may yet be disciplined by the club despite the manager's statement that he appreciates his team members fighting with each other. Moyes has a regular disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is expected to be applied in this situation. Suspension and International Commitments The Merseyside club could be without their key midfielder until the January. The Senegalese international will complete a three-game ban against Newcastle, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be called up for Africa Cup of Nations duty by Senegal before he can return to play against Chelsea on 13 December. 'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.' Opposition Perspective Meanwhile, Mathijs de Ligt accused United of lacking urgency in Monday's defeat, which halted their unbeaten run at five games. 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Dutch defender '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 Crystal Palace for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'