🔗 Share this article Everton Teammates Give Applause to Idrissa Gueye Following Sincere Apology for Keane Slap The Everton midfielder was given a round of applause from his Everton teammates after issuing an explanation for his extraordinary red card during Monday's victory at Manchester United. Rare Incident in Premier League The midfielder became the initial Premier League player to be sent off for hitting a fellow player in 17 years when he struck Michael Keane during the fixture. Everton's 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. 'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' he wrote on his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.' Team Response The Senegalese international did not get an chance to speak with the manager or his colleagues at half-time. Afterwards, with the away dressing room buzzing after the narrow victory, the 36-year-old asked to address the entire group and Keane in particular. Gueye apologized to Keane for striking him across the face The intense early altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third Additionally he said sorry to the team for leaving them with a difficult challenge His apology were positively accepted by the squad Potential Ramifications The 36-year-old could still be punished by the club despite Moyes' statement that he appreciates his players competing with each other. The Scot has a regular punishment process for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is likely to be implemented in this situation. Suspension and International Duty The Merseyside club could be without their influential midfielder until the new year. Gueye will complete a three-game ban against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be selected for AFCON responsibilities by his national team before he can return to play against Chelsea on 13 December. 'Passions can sometimes overflow,' Gueye continued. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.' Opposition Reaction Meanwhile, Mathijs de Ligt accused United of lacking urgency in the recent loss, which halted their winning streak at multiple matches. 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' said the Dutch defender 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net' 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it becomes challenging United head to Crystal Palace for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'The next game is really important now,' commented the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'