Manchester City's manager Expresses Regret Over Broadcast Crew Altercation Following Defeat to Newcastle

The City boss confessed experiencing "embarrassment" after a confrontation with a camera operator subsequent to the Citizens' 2-1 defeat away to the Magpies this past weekend.

When the match concluded, an emotional Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and had heated discussions with the referee, Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the headphones of the camera operator.

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

"One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, that’s for sure. Why I want to defend my team is no doubt – based on my career to clinch the title we need near-perfect totals, 98 points, otherwise we don’t win it."

Team Standing and Guardiola's Assessment

The team sits in third and are seven behind the Gunners following their fourth loss of the season. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," Guardiola admitted. "Technically, we can to win everything."

When questioned about a potential quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, did you hear my talk discuss four trophies in December during our historic run? Never."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with the Newcastle player, Guardiola said: "We have known Bruno for many years and every time after the game, even at the Etihad, we converse. Our paths always cross and I always have a good relationship. I love it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and move my hands."

Guardiola would not be concerned if an opposition manager addressed his squad right after the final whistle. "Not if you talk with respect like I always have done, it's fine," he said, before referencing Barrott. "The referee was involved for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, he was involved. My God, very much so."

Controversial Decisions

The team felt aggrieved that the officials denied a spot-kick for a Fabian Schär challenge against Foden, while they also questioned Bruno's positioning on Barnes' goal Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Subsequent images show he was level.

Upcoming Milestone

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, showing we compete annually," he said.

The club has ten points from four matches in the group, while Leverkusen have five.