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The City boss confessed experiencing "embarrassment" after a confrontation with a camera operator subsequent to Manchester City's loss away to the Magpies this past weekend.

When the match concluded, a visibly upset Guardiola stepped onto the field 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. I don’t like it. I apologised after one second to the operator. I am who I am. After 1,000 games I'm far from perfect, I make huge mistakes."

"One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, that’s for sure. Why I support my squad is clear – because from my experience to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, 98 points, otherwise we don’t win it."

Team Standing and Manager's Take

City are third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points following their fourth loss this campaign. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," Guardiola admitted. "Mathematically, it’s possible still achieve all."

When questioned if this meant the quadruple was a realistic aim, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, did you hear my talk discuss four trophies last winter during our historic run? Never."

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 talk in the tunnel. Our paths always cross and I always have a good relationship. I enjoy it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and move my hands."

He wouldn't mind should a rival coach addressed his squad immediately after a game. "No - as long as you talk with respect like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he noted, before referencing Barrott. "The referee was involved throughout the match, he was involved. Goodness, he was involved."

Debatable Calls

The team felt aggrieved that Barrott or the VAR denied a spot-kick for a Fabian Schär challenge against Foden, while they also questioned if Guimarães was offside when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Subsequent images show he was level.

Upcoming Milestone

He will manage his century in Europe versus Leverkusen this week. "That's impressive, showing we compete we have been there," he commented.

The club has ten points after four games in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.