🔗 Share this article Toffees Squad Members Applaud Idrissa Gueye After Apology for Michael Keane Slap Idrissa Gueye received a round of applause from his fellow squad members after delivering an apology for his extraordinary red card during the recent victory at Manchester United. Rare Incident in English Football The midfielder earned the distinction of being the initial Premier League player to be sent off for striking a fellow player in nearly two decades when he slapped his defensive colleague during the match. The Toffees' performance was remarkable as they played with 10 men for the majority of the game, including added time, to secure David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on social media. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.' Team Reaction Gueye did not get an opportunity to speak with Moyes or his teammates at half-time. Afterwards, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the narrow victory, the veteran asked to speak to the whole team and the defender in particular. Gueye apologized to Keane for striking him across the face The heated 13th-minute altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third He also apologized to the team for putting them with a difficult challenge His apology were warmly received by the players Potential Consequences The 36-year-old could still be punished by Everton despite Moyes' statement that he likes his team members competing with each other. The Scot has a standard punishment process for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is expected to be implemented in this situation. Ban and National Team Commitments The Merseyside club may find themselves without their influential midfielder until the new year. The Senegalese international will serve a three-game suspension against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but might be selected for Africa Cup of Nations duty by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on 13 December. 'Emotions can run high,' Gueye continued. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.' Opposition Perspective Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender accused his team of lacking immediacy in the recent loss, which halted their winning streak at multiple matches. 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' stated the Dutch defender 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,' 'When facing sides like Everton,' who drop back it becomes challenging The Red Devils head to Crystal Palace for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'