In a stunning turn of events at Old Trafford,Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was shown a straight red card in the 13th minute for striking teammate Michael Keane during a heated on-field altercation [[1]], [[2]], [[3]]. The incident, the first of its kind in the Premier League in nearly 17 years, occurred after a Manchester United attack and left Everton playing with ten men for the majority of the match. Remarkably, despite the numerical disadvantage, Everton managed to take the lead before halftime.
Everton took a stunning lead at Old Trafford despite playing a man down after a bizarre incident involving teammates led to a red card. The match is currently 1–0 in favor of Everton.
The drama unfolded following a Manchester United attack when Gana Gueye and a teammate became embroiled in a heated altercation, escalating into pushing and shoving. Witnesses reported the teammate pointed at Gueye’s temple while shouting at him during the exchange.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford intervened, physically escorting a visibly agitated Gana Gueye off the pitch. Senegalese international Iliman Ndiaye also stepped in, attempting to calm his compatriot.
Despite the early sending-off, Everton struck first. In the 32nd minute, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall unleashed a powerful shot from just outside the penalty area, finding the back of the net for a 1–0 advantage.
Gana Gueye’s dismissal marks the first time a Premier League player has been sent off for fighting with a teammate since Ricardo Fuller and Andy Griffin, both playing for Stoke, clashed against West Ham on December 28, 2008, according to the BBC. The result is a significant boost for Everton as they continue their campaign.
