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

At full time, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field and engaged in intense talks with the referee, Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the headphones of the camera operator.

"I said sorry," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, looking back. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the cameraman. That's just me. After 1,000 games I'm far from perfect, errors happen."

"One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. The reason why I support my squad is clear – because from my experience to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, high nineties, 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. "Four defeats in twelve matches we have to improve a lot," Guardiola admitted. "Mathematically, it’s possible to win everything."

The manager was asked if this meant the quadruple was a realistic aim, Guardiola answered: "As a seasoned reporter, did you hear my talk discuss four trophies in December during our historic run? Never."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with Guimarães, the coach explained: "We have known Bruno 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 love it. I’m an emotional guy, I love to talk and move my hands."

Guardiola would not be concerned if an opposition manager addressed his squad immediately after a game. "Not if you talk with respect like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he said, mentioning the referee. "He was part of it throughout the match, he was involved. Goodness, very much so."

Debatable Calls

City were unhappy that Barrott or the VAR did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle against Foden, while they also questioned Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Pictures published later indicate the Brazilian was onside.

Next Big Match

He will manage his century in Europe versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, it means that every season annually," he said.

The club has ten points after four games of the league phase, while Leverkusen have five.