🔗 Share this article Everton Squad Members Give Applause to Idrissa Gueye After Sincere Apology for Keane Slap The Everton midfielder was given a warm ovation from his Everton teammates after delivering an apology for his extraordinary dismissal during the recent triumph at Manchester United. Unprecedented Incident in Premier League Gueye became the initial Premier League player to be dismissed for striking a fellow player in nearly two decades when he slapped 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 secure David Moyes' initial victory at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' he wrote on his accounts. 'I accept complete responsibility for my actions.' Dressing Room Response The Senegalese international did not get an chance to converse with Moyes or his teammates at the interval. Following the match, 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 slapping him across the head The heated early confrontation occurred after a poor distribution in his own defensive third Additionally he said sorry to the team for leaving them with a monumental task Gueye's words were warmly received by the squad Potential Consequences Gueye may yet be punished by Everton despite Moyes' statement that he likes his players competing with each other. Moyes has a regular disciplinary procedure for dismissals and cautions, including financial penalties, which is expected to be applied in this situation. Ban and National Team Duty The Merseyside club could be without their influential player until the new year. Gueye will serve a three-game ban against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but might be selected for Africa Cup of Nations duty by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against the Blues on mid-December. 'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'But nothing justifies such behaviour.' Opposition Reaction At the same time, Mathijs de Ligt claimed United of showing no urgency in the recent loss, which ended their unbeaten run at five games. 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' stated the Netherlands international 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net' 'When facing sides like Everton,' that defend deep it's difficult The Red Devils travel to Selhurst Park for Sunday's lunchtime start. 'The next game is really important now,' said De Ligt. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'