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The City boss confessed experiencing "embarrassment" after a confrontation with a camera operator subsequent to Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at Newcastle this past weekend.

At full time, a visibly upset Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and engaged in intense talks with match official Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the headphones of the camera operator.

"I apologised," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, looking back. I don’t like it. I immediately apologized to the cameraman. I am who I am. After 1,000 games I’m not a perfect person, errors happen."

"One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, that’s for sure. Why I support my squad is no doubt – based on my career to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, high nineties, otherwise we don’t win it."

Team Standing and Manager's Take

The team sits in third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points after what was their fourth league defeat this campaign. "Losing four games out of 12 we have to improve a lot," Guardiola admitted. "Technically, we can still achieve all."

The manager was asked if this meant the quadruple was a realistic aim, he responded: "You are an experienced journalist, have you ever heard me about the quadruple last winter during our historic run? No."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with the Newcastle player, the coach explained: "I've known him a long time and every time after the game, even at the Etihad, we talk in the tunnel. We often meet and we get along well. I love it. I'm passionate, I like discussing and gesticulate."

Guardiola would not be concerned should a rival coach addressed his squad immediately after a game. "Not if you talk with respect like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he noted, mentioning the referee. "The referee was involved throughout the match, constantly. Goodness, he was involved."

Debatable Calls

City were unhappy that the officials did not award City a penalty for a Fabian Schär challenge against Foden, while they also questioned if Guimarães was offside on Barnes' goal Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Subsequent images show he was level.

Next Big Match

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game versus Leverkusen this week. "It’s quite good, showing we compete we have been there," he said.

City have 10 points from four matches in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.