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Idrissa Gueye was given a round of applause from his fellow squad members after delivering an apology for his shocking red card during Monday's victory at Old Trafford.

Unprecedented Incident in Premier League

The midfielder earned the distinction of being the first Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a teammate in 17 years when he struck his defensive colleague during the match. Everton's performance was heroic as they competed with 10 men for the majority of the game, including stoppage time, to secure 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.'

Team Reaction

Gueye did not get an chance to speak with the manager or his teammates at the interval. Afterwards, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the 1-0 win, the 36-year-old asked to address the entire group and the defender specifically.

• Gueye apologized to the defender for striking him across the head
• The heated early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own defensive third
• Additionally he said sorry to the squad for leaving them with a monumental task
• His apology were warmly received by the players

Potential Ramifications

The 36-year-old may yet be disciplined by the club despite the manager's admission that he appreciates his team members fighting with each other. Moyes has a standard disciplinary procedure for red and yellow cards, including fines, which is expected to be applied in this situation.

Ban and International Duty

The Merseyside club could be without their influential midfielder until the January. The Senegalese international will serve a three-game suspension against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but could be called up for AFCON responsibilities by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on mid-December.

'Emotions can run high,' Gueye continued. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.'

Rival Reaction

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender accused his team of lacking urgency in the recent loss, which halted their winning streak at multiple matches.

• 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' said the Netherlands international
• 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,'
• 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it becomes challenging

The Red Devils head to Selhurst Park for the weekend noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' commented the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'