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Idrissa Gueye was given a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after issuing an explanation for his shocking red card during Monday's victory at Old Trafford.

Rare Incident in Premier League

The midfielder earned the distinction of being the initial Premier League player to be sent off for hitting 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 the majority of the game, including added time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries.

'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' he wrote on his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.'

Dressing Room Response

The Senegalese international did not get an chance to converse with the manager or his colleagues at the interval. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the 36-year-old asked to speak to the entire group and the defender in particular.

• He expressed regret to the defender for slapping him across the face
• The heated 13th-minute altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area
• Additionally he apologized to the squad for putting them with a monumental task
• Gueye's words were warmly received by the squad

Potential Ramifications

Gueye could still be punished by Everton despite Moyes' admission that he appreciates his players fighting with each other. Moyes has a regular disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including fines, which is expected to be applied in Gueye's case.

Suspension and National Team Commitments

Everton may find themselves without their key midfielder until the new year. The Senegalese international will complete a three-game suspension against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Forest but could be called up for AFCON duty by his national team before he can return to play against Chelsea on 13 December.

'Passions can sometimes overflow,' Gueye continued. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.'

Rival Perspective

At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt claimed his team of lacking immediacy in Monday's defeat, which halted their winning streak at five games.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Netherlands international
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it becomes challenging

United head to Selhurst Park for the weekend lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'