🔗 Share this article Manchester City's manager Expresses Remorse Over Camera Operator Altercation Following Defeat to Newcastle Pep Guardiola has admitted feeling "shame" after a confrontation with a TV crew member in the wake of the Citizens' loss at Newcastle on Saturday. When the match concluded, an emotional Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the headphones of the camera operator. "I apologised," Guardiola stated. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, when I see it. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the cameraman. That's just me. After 1,000 games I’m not a perfect person, I make huge mistakes." "One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. Why I support my squad is clear – based on my career to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, 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. "Four defeats in twelve matches means we must do better," he conceded. "Technically, we can still achieve all." The manager was asked about a potential quadruple was a realistic aim, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, have you ever heard me about the quadruple in December when we won the quadruple? Never." Interaction with Guimarães On the subject of his talk with the Newcastle player, the coach explained: "I've known him a long time 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 passionate, I love to talk and move my hands." He wouldn't mind if an opposition manager spoke to his players 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. "The referee was involved for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, he was involved. My God, he was involved." Debatable Calls The team felt aggrieved that the officials did not award City a penalty for a Fabian Schär challenge against Foden, while they also questioned if Guimarães was offside on Barnes' goal Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Pictures published later show he was level. Next Big Match Guardiola will take charge his century in Europe versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "That's impressive, showing we compete we have been there," he commented. City have 10 points from four matches of the league phase, and Leverkusen hold five.