🔗 Share this article Toffees Teammates Applaud Gueye Following Apology for Keane Slap Idrissa Gueye was given a warm ovation from his Everton teammates after delivering an apology for his extraordinary dismissal during the recent victory at Manchester United. Rare Situation in Premier League The midfielder became the first Premier League player to be sent off for striking a fellow player in 17 years when he struck his defensive colleague during the match. The Toffees' performance was heroic as they played with a man down for 85 minutes, including stoppage time, to secure David Moyes' first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager in multiple tries. 'My first apology goes to Michael Keane,' Gueye stated on social media. 'I take full responsibility for my reaction.' Team Response Gueye was unable to secure an opportunity to converse with the manager or his teammates at half-time. Following the match, with the visitors' locker room celebrating after the narrow victory, the veteran requested to speak to the entire group and Keane in particular. He expressed regret to Keane for slapping him across the face The heated early confrontation occurred after a misplaced pass in his own penalty area He also said sorry to the team for leaving them with a monumental task Gueye's words were warmly received by the players Possible Consequences Gueye may yet be punished by the club despite the manager's statement that he appreciates his team members competing with each other. Moyes has a standard disciplinary procedure for red and yellow cards, including financial penalties, which is likely to be implemented in Gueye's case. Suspension and International Duty Everton could be without their influential player until the January. Gueye will serve a three-game suspension against Newcastle United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest but could be called up for Africa Cup of Nations duty by Senegal before he becomes eligible to play against Chelsea on 13 December. 'Emotions can run high,' Gueye continued. 'However, there's no excuse for such conduct.' Rival Reaction Meanwhile, Mathijs de Ligt accused United of showing no immediacy in the recent defeat, which halted their unbeaten run at five games. 'English football doesn't tolerate weakness,' said the Netherlands international 'We were missing the necessary intensity to find the net' 'Against a team like Everton,' who drop back it becomes challenging The Red Devils head to Selhurst Park for Sunday's noon kickoff. 'The next game is really important now,' said the defender. 'We have to bounce back from this performance.'