Unusual sending off in the Premier League: Idrissa Gueye is sent off in the match against Manchester United - for an assault on his own team-mate.
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- The match between Manchester United and Everton featured a curious highlight. Senegalese player Idrissa Gueye was shown the red card in the 13th minute - after an assault on an Everton teammate.
- The 36-year-old veteran Gueye lost his nerve after his team lost the ball near their own penalty area and clashed with defender Michael Keane. The two team-mates got into a tussle, which the referee ended by sending off Gueye.
- Afterwards, the exasperated red card holder, who has played over 100 international matches, had to be forcefully escorted off the pitch by two other team-mates.
- Everton won the Premier League match at Old Trafford 1-0, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scoring the winner in the 29th minute.
Idrissa Gueye has started every league game for Everton this season. Although the Senegalese is an undisputed regular, his time with the Toffees appears to be coming to an end. According to media reports (via onefootball), the Liverpool club have decided against extending the central midfielder's contract, which expires next summer.
Perhaps it is this fact that prompted the 36-year-old to make a short decision in the away game against Manchester United. 12 minutes have been played when Bruno Fernandes misses a chance.
Idrissa Gueye then clashed with central defender Michael Keane. The two shove each other - and Gueye wipes his team-mate in the face. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford tries to keep the two apart, but is unable to prevent the incident.
Everton snatch victory despite being outnumbered for a long time
Referee Tony Harrington has no choice but to send off Gueye. Assault remains assault - even against his own man. It was only the second sending-off in the Premier League for the veteran (in 241 appearances) and his first since October 2017.
Nevertheless, his team-mates did not let themselves down despite being outnumbered: Thanks to a remarkable goal from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (29), Everton go into the break with a lead. And the brave visitors actually managed to snatch a three-pointer from Old Trafford against the Red Devils.
Gueye apologizes
The victory helps the Toffees to look past the curious red card. Coach David Moyes was relaxed after the game: "To be honest, I like it when my players get into a bit of a fight. It shows that they are committed and have high expectations of each other. If we hadn't had that drive in the game for a long time tonight, we probably wouldn't have got this result."
Red-ball offender Gueye himself spoke out in his Insagram story as follows: "Firstly, I would like to apologize to my teammate Michael Keane. I take full responsibility for my reaction. I also apologize to my teammates, the staff, the fans and the club. This will never happen again."
