Manchester City's manager Expresses Remorse Over Broadcast Crew Altercation Following Defeat to Magpies

Pep Guardiola has admitted feeling "shame" following an exchange with a camera operator subsequent to Manchester City's loss at Newcastle this past weekend.

When the match concluded, an emotional Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and engaged in intense talks with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the headphones of the camera operator.

"I said sorry," the manager remarked. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, looking back. It's not acceptable. 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, without a doubt. The reason why I want to defend my team is no doubt – based on my career to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, 98 points, otherwise we don’t win it."

City's Position and Guardiola's Assessment

City are third and are seven behind the Gunners after what was their fourth league defeat of the season. "Four defeats in twelve matches means we must do better," Guardiola admitted. "Technically, we can to win everything."

The manager was asked if this meant the quadruple was a realistic aim, Guardiola answered: "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, Guardiola said: "I've known him a long time 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 gesticulate."

Guardiola would not be concerned should a rival coach addressed his squad immediately after a game. "No - as long as it's respectful like I always have done, it's fine," he noted, mentioning the referee. "He was part of it for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, he was involved. My God, he was involved."

Controversial Decisions

The team felt aggrieved that Barrott or the VAR did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle on Phil Foden, while they also questioned Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Pictures published later show he was level.

Next Big Match

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

The club has ten points from four matches in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.