MANCHESTER UNITED’s Monday Night Football clash against Everton began with some crazy scenes.
Toffees midfielder Idrissa Gueye was shown a straight red card after slapping team-mate Michael Keane.
Why was Everton star Idrissa Gueye sent off vs Man Utd?
Gueye and Keane were locked in a furious exchange after Bruno Fernandes flashed Man Utd’s first effort of the game wide of the post.
The two Everton team-mates were visibly berating each other before the pair went head-to-head and Gueye slapped the defender.
Referee Tony Harrington immediately brandished his red card, sending the 36-year-old off.
At this point, Gueye appeared to get even angrier, needing to be held back by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
The Premier League Match Centre later confirmed on X that the midfielder was sent off for a “clear strike to the face of Keane”.
The statement in full read: “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.”
How to watch Man Utd vs Everton
Man Utd vs Everton will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
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