MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane during the first half of a Premier League game against Manchester United on Monday.

Gueye and Keane were arguing after the midfielder turned the ball over leading to a shot by United’s Bruno Fernandes in the 13th minute with the score 0-0 at Old Trafford.

The teammates were face to face when Keane shoved Gueye, who responded with a left-handed slap to the defender’s face. Referee Tony Harrington then showed Gueye a red card.

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and winger Iliman Ndiaye intervened to walk Gueye away.

The Premier League match center posted on X: “The referee’s call of red card to Gueye for violent conduct was checked and confirmed by VAR — with the action deemed to

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