Manchester City's manager Expresses Regret Over Camera Operator Incident Following Defeat to Newcastle

Pep Guardiola has admitted experiencing "embarrassment" following an exchange with a camera operator subsequent to Manchester City's loss at Newcastle on Saturday.

When the match concluded, a visibly upset Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with the referee, Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the headphones of the camera operator.

"I said sorry," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, 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, I make huge mistakes."

"What is for sure, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. Why I want to defend my team is clear – based on my career to win the Premier League we need near-perfect totals, high nineties, or we fall short."

Team Standing and Guardiola's Assessment

The team sits in third and are seven behind the Gunners following their fourth loss of the season. "Losing four games out of 12 we have to improve a lot," he conceded. "Technically, we can still achieve all."

The manager was asked if this meant the quadruple was a realistic aim, he responded: "You are an experienced journalist, did you hear my talk about the quadruple in December during our historic run? Never."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with Guimarães, Guardiola said: "We have known Bruno for many years and post-match, even at the Etihad, we talk in the tunnel. We often meet and we get along well. I love it. I’m an emotional guy, I like discussing and move my hands."

Guardiola would not be concerned if an opposition manager addressed his squad immediately after a game. "No - as long as it's respectful as I do, it's fine," he said, before referencing Barrott. "He was part of it for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, constantly. Goodness, he was involved."

Debatable Calls

City were unhappy that the officials did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle on Phil Foden, while they also questioned if Guimarães was offside when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Pictures published later indicate the Brazilian was onside.

Next Big Match

Guardiola will take charge of his 100th Champions League game versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, it means that every season we have been there," he said.

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