MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Everton midfielder Idrissa Gay was sent off on Monday for slapping teammate Michael Keane during the first half of a Premier League game against Manchester United.
Gueye and Keane were involved in an altercation in the 13th minute, 0-0 at Old Trafford, after United’s Bruno Fernandes took a shot after a midfielder’s turnover.
His teammates were in the face, but Keane shoved Guye and Gueye slapped the defender in the face with his left hand. Referee Tony Harrington then showed Gueye a red card.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and winger Iliman Ndiaye intervened to pull Guye away.
of Premier League match center posted on X: “It was confirmed by VAR that the referee handed Gueye a red card for violent conduct, which was clearly deemed to be a blow to Keane’s face.”
In this play, Gueye collected the ball inside Everton’s penalty area and played a pass into space, perhaps expecting Keane to move towards the ball. Keane did not do so, but the United captain intervened and fired the ball wide.
Even though I lost the man, Everton won the match 1-0.. Keenan Dewsbury-Hall scored in the 29th minute.
Gueye apologized after the match.
“First of all I would like to apologize to my teammate Michael Keane. I take full responsibility for my reaction,” the Senegalese player said on his Instagram account. “I would like to apologize to my teammates, staff, fans and club.
“What happened does not reflect who I am or the values I stand for,” Guye’s post continued. “Emotions may run high, but nothing justifies such behavior. We will ensure that this never happens again.”
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