đź”— Share this article Everton Squad Members Applaud Gueye After Sincere Apology for Michael Keane Slap Idrissa Gueye received a round of applause from his fellow squad members after issuing an explanation for his shocking dismissal during Monday's triumph at Manchester United. Rare Incident in English Football Gueye earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a fellow player in nearly two decades when he struck Michael Keane during the fixture. Everton's performance was heroic as they played with a man down for the majority of the game, including stoppage time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on social media. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.' Team Response Gueye did not get an opportunity to converse with the manager or his colleagues at the interval. Afterwards, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the veteran requested to address the entire group and the defender in particular. He expressed regret to the defender for striking him across the face The heated 13th-minute confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area Additionally he apologized to the squad for leaving them with a monumental task His apology were positively accepted by the squad Potential Ramifications The 36-year-old may yet be punished by the club despite Moyes' statement that he appreciates his team members competing with each other. The Scot has a standard punishment process for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is likely to be implemented in this situation. Suspension and International Duty Everton could be without their key midfielder until the January. Gueye will complete a three-match suspension against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Forest but could be selected for AFCON responsibilities by Senegal before he can return to play against the Blues on 13 December. 'Emotions can run high,' Gueye continued. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.' Rival Reaction At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt accused United of lacking immediacy in the recent defeat, which halted their winning streak at multiple matches. 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Dutch defender 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,' 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it becomes challenging The Red Devils head to Crystal Palace for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said De Ligt. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'