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The Everton midfielder was given a round of applause from his fellow squad members after issuing an apology for his extraordinary red card during Monday's triumph at Manchester United.

Unprecedented Situation in Premier League

The midfielder earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be sent off for striking a teammate in nearly two decades when he struck his defensive colleague during the match. Everton's performance was remarkable as they competed with a man down for the majority of the game, including added time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in 18 attempts.

'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on social media. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.'

Dressing Room Reaction

The Senegalese international did not get an chance to speak with the manager or his colleagues at half-time. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the 1-0 win, the veteran asked to address the entire group and the defender in particular.

• He expressed regret to Keane for striking him across the head
• The heated 13th-minute confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area
• He also said sorry to the team for leaving them with a monumental task
• His apology were warmly received by the squad

Potential Ramifications

The 36-year-old may yet be disciplined by Everton despite Moyes' admission that he likes his players competing with each other. The Scot has a standard punishment process for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is likely to be implemented in this situation.

Ban and International Commitments

The Merseyside club could be without their key midfielder until the January. Gueye will complete a three-game ban against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be called up for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by his national team before he can return to play against Chelsea on mid-December.

'Passions can sometimes overflow,' Gueye continued. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.'

Opposition Reaction

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender accused his team of lacking immediacy in Monday's loss, which halted their unbeaten run at multiple matches.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Netherlands international
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult

United head to Crystal Palace for the weekend noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'