Evertons Gueye Sent Off for Striking Teammate Keane

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute of Monday night's Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford after striking teammate Michael Keane in the face during a heated on-pitch argument.

The incident unfolded shortly after a defensive lapse in Everton's penalty area. Gueye attempted a pass to Keane, but the ball instead fell to Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, who fired a shot just wide of the post. Frustrated by the error, Gueye confronted Keane, leading to a tense exchange. Keane, visibly agitated, shoved Gueye back toward the midfield, escalating the situation. Gueye then raised his left hand and slapped Keane across the jaw. Referee Tony Harrington immediately issued a straight red card for violent conduct, a decision confirmed by video assistant referee review. The Premier League's rules define such an offense as striking another person on the head or face with the hand or arm, unless the force is negligible.

Teammates intervened to prevent further confrontation. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and forward Iliman Ndiaye held Gueye back as he protested the call and initially refused to leave the pitch, escorting him down the tunnel...