🔗 Share this article Everton Squad Members Give Applause to Gueye After Sincere Apology for Michael Keane Slap Idrissa Gueye received a warm ovation from his Everton teammates after issuing an apology for his extraordinary red card during the recent victory at Manchester United. Rare Incident in Premier League Gueye became the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a teammate in 17 years when he slapped Michael Keane during the match. Everton's display was remarkable as they competed with 10 men for the majority of the game, including stoppage time, to achieve David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in 18 attempts. 'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.' 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 1-0 win, the 36-year-old asked to address the whole team and the defender in particular. Gueye apologized to Keane for striking him across the head The heated 13th-minute altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third Additionally he said sorry to the squad for leaving them with a monumental task His apology were warmly received by the squad Possible Ramifications The 36-year-old could still be disciplined by the club despite the manager's admission that he likes his players fighting with each other. The Scot has a regular disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is likely to be implemented in this situation. Ban and National Team Duty The Merseyside club could be without their influential midfielder until the January. The Senegalese international will complete a three-game ban against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but could be selected for AFCON duty by Senegal before he can return to play against the Blues on mid-December. 'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.' Opposition Reaction At the same time, the Manchester United defender claimed United of lacking urgency in the recent defeat, which halted their winning streak at five games. 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' said the Netherlands international 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,' 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it's difficult United head to Selhurst Park for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'