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The City boss confessed experiencing "embarrassment" after a confrontation with a TV crew member in the wake of the Citizens' loss at Newcastle on Saturday.

At full time, a visibly upset Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and engaged in intense talks with match official Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I said sorry," Guardiola stated. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, when I see it. I don’t like it. I apologised after one second to the cameraman. I am who I am. With a thousand matches under my belt I’m not a perfect person, errors happen."

"One thing is certain, I defend any team and my club, without a doubt. Why I want to defend my team is clear – because from my experience to clinch the title we need near-perfect totals, 98 points, or we fall short."

City's Position and Manager's Take

City are third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points after what was their fourth league defeat of the season. "Losing four games out of 12 we have to improve a lot," Guardiola admitted. "Mathematically, it’s possible still achieve all."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple could be achieved, he responded: "You are an experienced journalist, did you hear my talk about the quadruple last winter when we won the quadruple? Never."

Exchange with Bruno

Regarding his confrontation with Guimarães, the coach explained: "We have known Bruno a long time 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 if an opposition manager spoke to his players immediately after a game. "No - as long as it's respectful like I always have done, it's fine," he said, before referencing Barrott. "He was part of it 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 on Barnes' goal Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Subsequent images show he was level.

Upcoming Milestone

Guardiola will take charge of his 100th Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, showing we compete we have been there," he commented.

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