🔗 Share this article Toffees Teammates Applaud Gueye After Sincere Apology for Keane Slap Idrissa Gueye was given a round of applause from his fellow squad members after issuing an explanation for his extraordinary dismissal during the recent victory at Manchester United. Rare Situation in Premier League The midfielder earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a fellow player in nearly two decades when he slapped his defensive colleague during the match. The Toffees' display was heroic as they competed with a man down for the majority of the game, including stoppage time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in 18 attempts. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' he wrote on his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.' Dressing Room Response Gueye did not get an chance to converse with Moyes or his colleagues at the interval. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room buzzing after the 1-0 win, the 36-year-old asked to speak to the whole team and the defender specifically. He expressed regret to Keane for slapping him across the head The intense 13th-minute confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own penalty area Additionally he apologized to the team for leaving them with a difficult challenge His apology were warmly received by the squad Potential Consequences The 36-year-old could still be disciplined by the club despite Moyes' statement that he appreciates his players fighting with each other. Moyes has a regular punishment process for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is expected to be applied in Gueye's case. Ban and International Duty Everton could be without their influential midfielder until the new year. The Senegalese international will serve a three-game suspension against Newcastle, Bournemouth and Forest but might be selected for AFCON responsibilities by Senegal before he can return to play against the Blues on mid-December. 'Emotions can run high,' he added. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.' Opposition Perspective Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender claimed United of showing no immediacy in Monday's defeat, which ended their unbeaten run at five games. 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Netherlands international 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,' 'Against a team like Everton,' that defend deep it becomes challenging United head to Selhurst Park for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'The next game is really important now,' commented De Ligt. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'