In a moment of shocking internal conflict, Everton’s Idrissa Gueye received a red card after an aggressive altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The drama unfolded after a misplaced pass from Gueye which allowed Bruno Fernandes a clear scoring opportunity. Even though Fernandes missed, tempers flared immediately as Gueye and Keane started shouting at each other over who was to blame. The situation quickly escalated until goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had to physically intervene to separate the two.
What stunned the crowd and the players was referee Tony Harrington’s quick decision to issue a red card to Gueye. Replays revealed that Gueye had actually slapped Keane during the clash, a breach which falls under violent conduct in the Premier League rules.
“Under Rule 12, hitting a player, even a teammate, when he is not competing for the ball constitutes violent behavior, which merits a red card,” explained the Match Center analysts. VAR confirmed the incident, validating Harrington’s decision.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Everton responded with remarkable resilience. Minutes after the red card, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall stunned the stadium by scoring a sublime goal that curled into the top corner, past Fernandes and Leny Yoro.
Manchester United launched relentless attacks in the second half, but Everton’s ten men held firm, preserving their surprise 1-0 lead. The result leaves Manchester United stuck in 10th place on 18 points, continuing their fight to climb the table.
Old Trafford, usually roaring with energy, remained in eerie silence as Gueye was escorted down the tunnel, visibly furious, with Pickford calming him down.
This incident raises serious questions about Everton’s internal dynamics and discipline, especially as they struggle to avoid relegation problems in a turbulent season.
Sources: Znews
