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Gueye Apologizes After Red for Slapping Teammate as 10-Man Everton Win at Old Trafford

Moyes portrayed the flashpoint as a sign of accountability, with Gueye apologizing publicly before addressing teammates to applause.

Overview

  • Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute for violent conduct after slapping teammate Michael Keane, with referee Tony Harrington showing a straight red.
  • Match reports say Keane twice shoved Gueye before the slap as Jordan Pickford stepped in to separate the pair.
  • Everton played over 75 minutes with 10 men yet beat Manchester United 1-0, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scoring the decisive goal.
  • Gueye issued a public apology taking full responsibility and pledging the incident will not be repeated, then spoke to the dressing room and was applauded, according to David Moyes.
  • Moyes said he welcomes players demanding standards despite initial annoyance, and the result left United 10th and Everton 11th on 18 points apiece as reported.