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The Everton midfielder was given a round of applause from his Everton teammates after issuing an apology for his extraordinary dismissal during Monday's triumph at Manchester United.

Unprecedented Situation in Premier League

Gueye earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be sent off for striking a teammate in 17 years when he slapped his defensive colleague during the fixture. Everton's display was heroic as they competed with a man down for the majority of the game, including added time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in 18 attempts.

'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' he wrote on social media. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.'

Dressing Room Reaction

The Senegalese international did not get an chance to speak with Moyes or his colleagues at half-time. Following the match, with the away dressing room celebrating after the narrow victory, the veteran asked to address the entire group and Keane specifically.

• He expressed regret to Keane for slapping him across the face
• The heated early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own penalty area
• Additionally he apologized to the squad for putting them with a monumental task
• His apology were positively accepted by the squad

Potential Ramifications

Gueye may yet be punished by Everton despite Moyes' statement that he appreciates his players fighting with each other. The Scot has a standard disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is expected to be implemented in this situation.

Suspension and International Duty

The Merseyside club could be without their key midfielder until the new year. Gueye will complete a three-match ban against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be selected for AFCON 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 Reaction

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender accused United of showing no immediacy in the recent loss, which ended their winning streak at five games.

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' stated the Dutch defender
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it becomes challenging

United travel to Crystal Palace for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'