Man Utd vs. Everton Erupts in Absolute Chaos with Mind-Blowing Red Card Drama
During Everton's trip to Manchester United, one of the most extraordinary dismissals in recent times occurred when Idrissa Gana Gueye received a red card for striking his own teammate.
After a sequence of play that saw Bruno Fernandes unleash a shot that almost put Man Utd ahead, Gana Gueye displayed clear frustration toward Keane. When the action paused, he confronted his colleague. Following a brief heated discussion, Gana Gueye allowed his anger to overwhelm him and hit Michael Keane across the face with his left hand, mere yards from official Tony Harrington.
Jordan Pickford quickly rushed over to calm the situation, but it was too late. Harrington acted without delay and brandished a red card to Gana Gueye, causing the furious Senegalese player to attempt another confrontation with Keane.
Pickford and Iliman Ndiaye intervened to prevent further escalation and escort him from the field. Gana Gueye initially resisted, appearing absolutely livid about the incident. He ultimately departed, leaving Everton to continue with ten players for the final 80 minutes.
IFAB Laws Detail Gana Gueye Ruling
Harrington apparently deemed Gana Gueye's behavior as obvious aggression warranting an immediate red card, irrespective of it being directed at his own teammate. This decision could lead to a three-game ban for the Everton midfielder.
Some observers might wonder why a player faces dismissal for confronting his teammate. The IFAB regulations provide clarity on this matter.
"Violent conduct occurs when a player employs or tries to employ excessive force or brutality against an opponent while not competing for the ball, or against a teammate, team official, match official, spectator or any other individual, whether or not contact occurs.
"Furthermore, a player who, while not challenging for the ball, intentionally hits an opponent or any other person in the head or face with the hand or arm, commits violent conduct unless the force applied was minimal."
Despite being reduced to ten men, Everton netted the match's first goal through a superb strike by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the 29th minute.
Whatever the final result, Gana Gueye's dismissal will be remembered as one of the most unusual ejections in history and a moment that will remain etched in Premier League legend.