🔗 Share this article Toffees Squad Members Give Applause to Gueye Following Sincere Apology for Keane Incident The Everton midfielder was given a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after delivering an explanation for his shocking red card during the recent victory at Manchester United. Unprecedented Incident in Premier League Gueye became the first Premier League player to be sent off for striking a teammate in nearly two decades when he struck Michael Keane during the match. The Toffees' performance was remarkable as they competed with 10 men for the majority of the game, including added time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in 18 attempts. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on social media. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.' Dressing Room Response The Senegalese international did not get an opportunity to speak with the manager or his colleagues at half-time. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the narrow victory, the veteran asked to speak to the whole team and Keane specifically. Gueye apologized to the defender for striking him across the head The intense early confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third Additionally he said sorry to the squad for leaving them with a monumental task Gueye's words were positively accepted by the players Possible Consequences The 36-year-old may yet be punished by the club despite Moyes' statement that he likes his players fighting with each other. Moyes has a standard disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is likely to be implemented in Gueye's case. Ban and National Team Commitments The Merseyside club may find themselves without their influential midfielder until the new year. Gueye will complete a three-match ban against Newcastle, Bournemouth and Forest but could be called up for AFCON duty by his national team before he can return to play against the Blues on mid-December. 'Emotions can run high,' he added. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.' Rival Reaction Meanwhile, Mathijs de Ligt accused his team of showing no urgency in Monday's loss, which ended their unbeaten run 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 the weekend lunchtime start. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' commented the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'