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The City boss confessed feeling "shame" following an exchange with a camera operator in the wake of Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at Newcastle this past weekend.

At full time, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the headphones of the camera operator.

"I apologised," Guardiola stated. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, 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, errors happen."

"One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, that’s for sure. Why I support my squad is no doubt – based on my career to clinch the title we need near-perfect totals, 98 points, or we fall short."

Team Standing and Manager's Take

City are third and are seven behind the Gunners after what was their fourth league defeat of the season. "Four defeats in twelve matches we have to improve a lot," he conceded. "Mathematically, it’s possible to win everything."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple was a realistic aim, he responded: "As a seasoned reporter, did you hear my talk about the quadruple last winter when we won the quadruple? Never."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with the Newcastle player, the coach explained: "We have known Bruno a long time and post-match, 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 move my hands."

He wouldn't mind should a rival coach spoke to his players right after the final whistle. "No - as long as it's respectful as I do, it's fine," he noted, before referencing Barrott. "The referee was involved throughout the match, constantly. My God, he was involved."

Controversial Decisions

City were unhappy that the officials denied a spot-kick for a Fabian Schär challenge on Phil Foden, while they also questioned if Guimarães was offside when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Subsequent images indicate the Brazilian was onside.

Upcoming Milestone

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, showing we compete annually," he said.

City have 10 points after four games in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.