Manchester City's manager Expresses Remorse Over Camera Operator Altercation Following Loss to Magpies

Pep Guardiola has admitted experiencing "embarrassment" following an exchange with a camera operator in the wake of Manchester City's 2-1 defeat away to the Magpies this past weekend.

At full time, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," the manager remarked. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, looking back. I don’t like it. I immediately apologized to the cameraman. That's just me. With a thousand matches under my belt I’m not a perfect person, errors happen."

"One thing is certain, I defend any team and my club, without a doubt. The reason why I support my squad is clear – because from my experience to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, 98 points, otherwise we don’t win it."

Team Standing and Manager's Take

The team sits in third and are seven behind the Gunners after what was their fourth league defeat of the season. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," he conceded. "Technically, we can to win everything."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, did you hear my talk about the quadruple in December during our historic run? Never."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with Guimarães, the coach explained: "I've known him a long time and every time after the game, even at the Etihad, we converse. We often meet and I always have a good relationship. I love it. I’m an emotional guy, I like discussing and move my hands."

He wouldn't mind should a rival coach addressed his squad immediately after a game. "No - as long as you talk with respect as I do, it’s not a problem," he noted, before referencing Barrott. "He was part of it for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, constantly. My God, he was involved."

Controversial Decisions

City were unhappy that the officials denied a spot-kick for a Fabian Schär challenge on Phil Foden, and doubted Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Subsequent images indicate the Brazilian was onside.

Next Big Match

Guardiola will take charge his century in Europe versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, it means that every season annually," he commented.

City have 10 points from four matches of the league phase, while Leverkusen have five.