By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 21:19 GMT, 24 November 2025 | Updated: 21:34 GMT, 24 November 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane during the first half of a Premier League game against Manchester United on Monday.
Gueye and Keane were arguing after the midfielder turned the ball over leading to a shot by United's Bruno Fernandes in the 13th minute with the score 0-0 at Old Trafford.
The teammates were face to face when Keane shoved Gueye, who responded with a left-handed slap to the defender's face. Referee Tony Harrington then showed Gueye a red card.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and winger Iliman Ndiaye intervened to walk Gueye away.
The [Premier League match center posted](https://x.com/PLMatchCentre/status/1993051939735846962) on X: "The referee´s call of red card to Gueye for violent conduct was checked and confirmed by VAR - with the action deemed to be a clear strike to the face of Keane."
On the play, Gueye had recovered the ball inside Everton's penalty area and passed it into space - likely thinking Keane would move toward it. Keane didn't, and the United captain stepped in and shot the ball wide.
Everton's Idrissa Gueye, third right, gets a red card from referee Tony Harrington during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton in Manchester, England, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
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Everton's Idrissa Gueye, second left, is held back by teammate Jordan Pickford as he argues with Michael Keane after getting a red card from referee Tony Harrington during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton in Manchester, England, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Everton's Idrissa Gueye, third right, gets a red card during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton in Manchester, England, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Everton's Idrissa Gueye, left, is held back by teammate Jordan Pickford as he argues with Michael Keane after getting a red card during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton in Manchester, England, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)