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The City boss confessed feeling "shame" after a confrontation with a camera operator subsequent to Manchester City's loss away to the Magpies on Saturday.

At full time, an emotional 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 broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. It's not acceptable. I apologised after one second to the operator. That's just me. With a thousand matches under my belt I’m not a perfect person, errors happen."

"One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. Why I want to defend my team is no doubt – based on my career to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, high nineties, or we fall short."

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 still achieve all."

When questioned if this meant the quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, have you ever heard me about the quadruple in December when we won the quadruple? No."

Exchange with Bruno

Regarding his confrontation with Guimarães, the coach explained: "I've known him for many years and every time after the game, home or away, we converse. Our paths always cross and we get along well. I enjoy it. I’m an emotional guy, I love to talk and move my hands."

Guardiola would not be concerned if an opposition manager spoke to his players immediately after a game. "Not if you talk with respect like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he said, before referencing Barrott. "The referee was involved throughout the match, he was involved. My God, very much so."

Debatable Calls

The team felt aggrieved that Barrott or the VAR did not award City a penalty for a Fabian Schär challenge against Foden, and doubted Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Pictures published later indicate the Brazilian was onside.

Next Big Match

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game versus Leverkusen this week. "That's impressive, it means that every season annually," he commented.

The club has ten points after four games in the group, while Leverkusen have five.