🔗 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 Manchester United. Rare Situation in English Football Gueye became the first Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a fellow player in nearly two decades when he struck Michael Keane during the match. The Toffees' display was heroic as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including added time, to secure David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a away coach in 18 attempts. 'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on social media. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.' Dressing Room Response The Senegalese international did not get an opportunity to speak with Moyes or his teammates at half-time. Afterwards, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old requested to address the whole team and Keane specifically. Gueye apologized to the defender for striking him across the head The heated 13th-minute altercation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third He also apologized to the squad for leaving them with a monumental task Gueye's words were positively accepted by the players Possible Ramifications The 36-year-old may yet be disciplined by Everton despite Moyes' admission that he appreciates his team members competing with each other. Moyes has a standard disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including fines, which is expected to be implemented in Gueye's case. Suspension and International Commitments Everton may find themselves without their key midfielder until the new year. The Senegalese international will serve a three-game ban against Newcastle, Bournemouth and Forest but could be called up for Africa Cup of Nations duty by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on mid-December. 'Passions can sometimes overflow,' 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 Monday's loss, which ended their unbeaten run at five games. 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Netherlands international 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,' 'When facing sides like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult The Red Devils head to Crystal Palace for the weekend noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'