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The City boss confessed experiencing "embarrassment" after an exchange with a camera operator in the wake of the Citizens' 2-1 defeat at Newcastle this past weekend.

When the match concluded, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with the referee, Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the headphones of the camera operator.

"I said sorry," Guardiola stated. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, when I see it. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized 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 stand by my team and club, that’s for sure. The reason why I support my squad is clear – based on my career to win the Premier League we need near-perfect totals, high nineties, otherwise we don’t win it."

City's Position and Manager's Take

The team sits in third and are seven behind the Gunners after what was their fourth league defeat this campaign. "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 could be achieved, he responded: "You are an experienced journalist, have you ever heard me about the quadruple in December when we won the quadruple? No."

Exchange with Bruno

On the subject of his talk with the Newcastle player, the coach explained: "I've known him 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 an emotional guy, I love to talk and gesticulate."

He wouldn't mind if an opposition manager spoke to his players immediately after a game. "No - as long as you talk with respect like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he said, mentioning the referee. "The referee was involved for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, constantly. Goodness, very much so."

Controversial Decisions

The team felt aggrieved that the officials did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle against Foden, and doubted Bruno's positioning on Barnes' goal the decisive strike. Pictures published later show he was level.

Upcoming Milestone

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

City have 10 points from four matches in the group, while Leverkusen have five.