
Everton were left in a state of shock at Old Trafford during their clash with Manchester United. Idrissa Gueye lost control in the 13th minute and kicked teammate Michael Keane. Referee Tony Harrington saw the incident up close and gave a straight red card. The incident began after an argument between the two players over a defensive foul that ended in a head-on collision. Gueye escalated the situation by slapping Keane.
After the dismissal, the midfielder reacted nervously and left the field with difficulty. Jordan Pickford tried to calm him down but without much result. Commentator Gary Neville called the contact minimal and said that a yellow card would have been enough. The referee's decision created strong discussions among analysts.
Everton were also dealt a blow earlier in the game when Seamus Coleman was sent off injured in the tenth minute. However, the team found their strength and scored a beautiful goal in the thirtieth minute through Kiernan Dewsbury Hall. Gueye now faces a three-match ban that could keep him out of the league before he joins up with Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations. The incident ranks among the rare instances of players tackling their teammates on the pitch, such as Bowyer with Dyer in 2005 and Ricardo Fuller with Andy Griffin in 2008.
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