🔗 Share this article Everton Squad Members Give Applause to Gueye After Apology for Michael Keane Slap Idrissa Gueye was given a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after delivering an apology for his extraordinary dismissal during Monday's victory at Old Trafford. Rare Situation in Premier League The midfielder earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a teammate in 17 years when he slapped Michael Keane during the match. Everton's performance was heroic as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to secure David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in 18 attempts. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on social media. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.' Dressing Room Response Gueye was unable to secure an chance to speak with Moyes or his colleagues at half-time. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the 1-0 win, the veteran asked to speak to the whole team and the defender in particular. He expressed regret to Keane for striking him across the head The intense early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own penalty area He also said sorry to the squad for putting them with a difficult challenge His apology were positively accepted by the players Potential Consequences Gueye may yet be disciplined by Everton despite Moyes' admission that he likes his team members fighting with each other. Moyes has a regular disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is likely to be implemented in Gueye's case. Ban and National Team Duty The Merseyside club could be without their key midfielder until the new year. The Senegalese international will serve a three-match suspension against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be selected for AFCON responsibilities by Senegal before he can return to play against Chelsea on mid-December. 'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.' Opposition Perspective Meanwhile, Mathijs de Ligt accused his team of showing no immediacy in Monday's defeat, which ended their unbeaten run at five games. 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated 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 Selhurst Park for the weekend lunchtime start. 'The next game is really important now,' commented De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'