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Idrissa Gueye was given a warm ovation from his fellow squad members after delivering an explanation for his shocking dismissal during Monday's triumph at Old Trafford.

Unprecedented Incident in Premier League

The midfielder became the initial Premier League player to be sent off for striking a teammate in nearly two decades when he slapped his defensive colleague during the fixture. The Toffees' performance was remarkable as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including added time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries.

'I want to apologise first to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on social media. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.'

Dressing Room Reaction

Gueye did not get an chance to converse with the manager or his colleagues at half-time. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the narrow victory, the veteran requested to speak to the whole team and the defender specifically.

• He expressed regret to the defender for striking him across the head
• The heated early altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area
• Additionally he said sorry to the team for leaving them with a difficult challenge
• Gueye's words were warmly received by the players

Potential Ramifications

The 36-year-old could still be punished by the club despite Moyes' statement that he likes his team members fighting with each other. The Scot has a regular disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including fines, which is likely to be applied in Gueye's case.

Ban and International Commitments

The Merseyside club may find themselves without their influential midfielder until the new year. Gueye will serve a three-match suspension against Newcastle, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be called up for AFCON responsibilities by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on mid-December.

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

Rival Perspective

Meanwhile, Mathijs de Ligt claimed United of lacking immediacy in Monday's defeat, which halted their winning streak at multiple matches.

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' stated the Netherlands international
• 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it becomes challenging

United head to Selhurst Park for the weekend noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'