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The Everton midfielder received a warm ovation from his Everton teammates after issuing an apology for his extraordinary dismissal during Monday's triumph at Manchester United.

Unprecedented Incident in English Football

The midfielder became the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a teammate in nearly two decades when he slapped Michael Keane during the match. Everton's performance was heroic as they played with 10 men for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to secure David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a away coach in 18 attempts.

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

Team Response

Gueye was unable to secure an chance to speak with the manager or his teammates at the interval. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the veteran asked to speak to the entire group and the defender specifically.

• He expressed regret to Keane for striking him across the head
• The intense 13th-minute altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third
• Additionally he apologized to the squad for leaving them with a monumental task
• His apology were warmly received by the squad

Potential Ramifications

The 36-year-old could still be punished by Everton despite the manager's statement that he appreciates his team members competing with each other. Moyes has a standard disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is expected to be implemented in this situation.

Suspension and International Commitments

The Merseyside club could be without their key midfielder until the new year. The Senegalese international will serve a three-game ban against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but could be called up for AFCON duty by his national team before he can return to play against Chelsea on mid-December.

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

Rival Reaction

Meanwhile, Mathijs de Ligt accused United of lacking urgency in the recent loss, which ended their winning streak at five games.

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' said the Dutch defender
• 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it's difficult

United travel to Selhurst Park for the weekend lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' commented the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'