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The City boss confessed feeling "shame" following an exchange with a camera operator subsequent to Manchester City's 2-1 defeat away to the Magpies on Saturday.

When the match concluded, a visibly upset Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," Guardiola stated. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. I don’t like it. I immediately apologized to the operator. 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 – based on my career to win the Premier League we have to do 100 points, 98 points, or we fall short."

Team Standing and Manager's Take

The team sits in third and are seven behind the Gunners after what was their fourth league defeat of the season. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," Guardiola admitted. "Mathematically, it’s possible to win everything."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "As a seasoned reporter, did you hear my talk about the quadruple last winter when we won the quadruple? No."

Exchange with Bruno

Regarding his confrontation with Guimarães, the coach explained: "We have known Bruno a long time and every time after the game, even at the Etihad, we converse. We often meet and I always have a good relationship. I enjoy it. I'm passionate, I like discussing and move my hands."

Guardiola would not be concerned should a rival coach addressed his squad right after the final whistle. "No - as long as it's respectful as I do, it’s not a problem," he noted, mentioning the referee. "He was part of it throughout the match, he was involved. My God, very much so."

Controversial Decisions

City were unhappy that Barrott or the VAR denied a spot-kick for a Fabian Schär challenge on Phil Foden, and doubted if Guimarães was offside when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Pictures published later indicate the Brazilian was onside.

Upcoming Milestone

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. "That's impressive, it means that every season annually," he commented.

City have 10 points after four games of the league phase, and Leverkusen hold five.