🔗 Share this article Everton Teammates 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 shocking red card during the recent victory at Manchester United. Unprecedented Incident in English Football The midfielder became the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a fellow player in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the match. Everton's performance was remarkable as they competed with 10 men for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in 18 attempts. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on his accounts. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.' Team Response Gueye was unable to secure an opportunity to converse with the manager or his colleagues at the interval. Following the match, with the away dressing room buzzing after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old requested to speak to the whole team and Keane in particular. Gueye apologized to Keane for striking him across the head The intense early altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area Additionally he said sorry to the team for leaving them with a difficult challenge Gueye's words were warmly received by the players Potential Ramifications Gueye may yet be punished by Everton despite Moyes' admission that he appreciates his team members fighting with each other. The Scot has a standard disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including fines, which is expected to be applied in this situation. Ban and National Team Commitments Everton could be without their key midfielder until the new year. Gueye will serve a three-game suspension against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but might be called up for Africa Cup of Nations duty by his national team before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on mid-December. 'Emotions can run high,' Gueye continued. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.' Rival Perspective At the same time, the Manchester United defender accused his team of showing no immediacy in the recent loss, which halted their winning streak at five games. 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' said the Dutch defender 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net' 'When facing sides like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult The Red Devils travel to Selhurst Park for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'The next game is really important now,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'