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Pep Guardiola has admitted experiencing "embarrassment" following a confrontation with a camera operator subsequent to the Citizens' loss away to the Magpies this past weekend.

When the match concluded, a visibly upset Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I said sorry," 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. After 1,000 games I'm far from perfect, errors happen."

"What is for sure, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. The reason why I support my squad is no doubt – because from my experience to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, 98 points, or we fall short."

City's Position and Guardiola's Assessment

The team sits in third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points following their fourth loss of the season. "Losing four games out of 12 we have to improve a lot," Guardiola admitted. "Mathematically, it’s possible still achieve all."

When questioned about a potential quadruple could be achieved, he responded: "You are an experienced journalist, have you ever heard me discuss four trophies in December during our historic run? No."

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 talk in the tunnel. Our paths always cross and we get along well. I love it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and gesticulate."

Guardiola would not be concerned if an opposition manager spoke to his players right after the final whistle. "No - as long as it's respectful as I do, it's fine," he said, 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 on a Schär tackle on Phil Foden, and doubted Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Subsequent images show he was level.

Next Big Match

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, it means that every season we have been there," he commented.

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