🔗 Share this article Pep Guardiola Expresses Remorse Over Camera Operator Altercation Following Loss to Newcastle Pep Guardiola has admitted feeling "shame" following a confrontation with a TV crew member subsequent to the Citizens' loss away to the Magpies on Saturday. At full time, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field 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," the manager remarked. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, looking back. I don’t like it. I apologised after one second to the operator. That's just me. After 1,000 games I’m not a perfect person, errors happen." "One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. Why I want to defend my team is no doubt – based on my career to win the Premier League we need near-perfect totals, 98 points, or we fall short." Team Standing and Guardiola's Assessment The team sits in third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points after what was their fourth league defeat this campaign. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," he conceded. "Technically, we can to win everything." When questioned about a potential quadruple was a realistic aim, he responded: "As a seasoned reporter, have you ever heard me discuss four trophies last winter when we won the quadruple? Never." Interaction with Guimarães Regarding his confrontation with Guimarães, Guardiola said: "We have known Bruno for many years and every time after the game, even at the Etihad, we talk in the tunnel. Our paths always cross and we get along well. I love it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and move my hands." Guardiola would not be concerned should a rival coach spoke to his players right after the final whistle. "Not if you talk with respect like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he noted, mentioning the referee. "The referee was involved throughout the match, he was involved. Goodness, he was involved." Debatable Calls City were unhappy that Barrott or the VAR denied a spot-kick 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. Next Big Match He will manage of his 100th Champions League game versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "That's impressive, showing we compete we have been there," he said. City have 10 points from four matches of the league phase, and Leverkusen hold five.