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Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye sent off for slapping team-mate

Everton's Idrissa Gueye is held back by Jordan Pickford after a confrontation with team-mate Michael Keane — Everton's Idrissa Gueye is held back by Jordan Pickford after a confrontation with team-mate Michael Keane ( Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye received a red card against Manchester United after an on-pitch altercation with team-mate Micheal Keane.
Gueye remonstrated with Keane after a Manchester United attack broke down and then appeared to slap his team-mate. Keane reacted by pushing Gueye away. The Senegalese midfielder was then sent off by referee Tony Harrington.
The red card led to an angry reaction from Gueye, who had to be held back by his team-mates.
The laws state that striking an opponent, or any other person, on the head or face, with their hand or arm, unless the force was negligible, is a red card offence.
Despite having 10 men, Everton went on to win the game 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

Why was Idrissa Gueye sent off after fighting with Everton team-mate? — In full