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Idrissa Gueye received a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his shocking dismissal during the recent triumph at Old Trafford.

Unprecedented Situation in Premier League

Gueye earned the distinction of being the initial Premier League player to be sent off for hitting a fellow player in nearly two decades when he slapped Michael Keane during the fixture. The Toffees' performance was heroic as they played with 10 men for 85 minutes, including added time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries.

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

Dressing Room Response

The Senegalese international was unable to secure an chance to speak with Moyes or his teammates at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the narrow victory, the veteran asked to address the entire group and Keane in particular.

• Gueye apologized to Keane for striking him across the head
• The intense early confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third
• Additionally he said sorry to the squad for putting them with a monumental task
• Gueye's words were warmly received by the players

Potential Consequences

Gueye may yet be punished by the club despite Moyes' statement that he appreciates his team members competing with each other. Moyes has a standard punishment process for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is likely to be applied in this situation.

Ban and National Team Commitments

Everton may find themselves without their influential midfielder until the January. Gueye will serve a three-match suspension against Newcastle, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be selected for Africa Cup of Nations duty by Senegal before he can return to play against Chelsea on mid-December.

'Emotions can run high,' Gueye continued. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.'

Opposition Perspective

Meanwhile, Mathijs de Ligt claimed his team of lacking immediacy in Monday's loss, 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,' that defend deep it becomes challenging

United head to Crystal Palace for the weekend noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' commented the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'