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The Everton midfielder was given a round of applause from his Everton teammates after delivering an apology for his shocking dismissal during the recent triumph at Old Trafford.

Unprecedented Incident in Premier League

Gueye became the first Premier League player to be dismissed for hitting a teammate in nearly two decades when he slapped Michael Keane during the fixture. Everton's display was heroic as they competed with a man down for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to achieve David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a away coach in multiple tries.

'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' he wrote on his accounts. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.'

Dressing Room Reaction

The Senegalese international was unable to secure an chance to speak with the manager or his colleagues at half-time. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the 1-0 win, the 36-year-old requested to address the whole team and Keane in particular.

• He expressed regret to Keane for slapping him across the face
• The heated early altercation occurred after a poor distribution in his own penalty area
• He also apologized to the squad for putting them with a monumental task
• Gueye's words were warmly received by the squad

Possible Ramifications

Gueye may yet be disciplined by the club despite the manager's admission that he appreciates his players fighting with each other. Moyes has a standard disciplinary procedure for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is expected to be applied in Gueye's case.

Ban and International Duty

The Merseyside club could be without their influential player until the new year. The Senegalese international will complete a three-match suspension against Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Forest but could be called up for Africa Cup of Nations responsibilities by Senegal before he can return to play against Chelsea on 13 December.

'Passions can sometimes overflow,' he added. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.'

Opposition Reaction

Meanwhile, the Manchester United defender accused his team of showing no urgency in Monday's defeat, which ended their unbeaten run at multiple matches.

• 'The Premier League is not for the weak,' said the Dutch defender
• 'We lacked that urgency to score goals,'
• 'When facing sides like Everton,' who drop back it's difficult

The Red Devils head to Selhurst Park for the weekend noon kickoff. 'Our upcoming match is absolutely crucial,' said the defender. 'We must recover strongly from this display.'