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Pep Guardiola has admitted feeling "shame" following an exchange with a TV crew member subsequent to the Citizens' 2-1 defeat at Newcastle this past weekend.

At full time, an emotional Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and engaged in intense talks with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I said sorry," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, looking back. I don’t like it. I immediately apologized to the cameraman. I am who I am. 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, that’s for sure. The reason why I support my squad is clear – based on my career to clinch the title we need near-perfect totals, high nineties, otherwise we don’t win it."

Team Standing and Manager's Take

City are third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points following their fourth loss this campaign. "Four defeats in twelve matches we have to improve a lot," Guardiola admitted. "Technically, we can to win everything."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple was a realistic aim, he responded: "As a seasoned reporter, have you ever heard me about the quadruple last winter when we won the quadruple? No."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with Guimarães, the coach explained: "We have known Bruno for many years and post-match, home or away, we talk in the tunnel. We often meet and I always have a good relationship. I enjoy it. I’m an emotional guy, I love to talk and gesticulate."

He wouldn't mind should a rival coach spoke to his players right after the final whistle. "No - as long as you talk with respect as I do, it’s not a problem," he noted, mentioning the referee. "He was part of it throughout the match, constantly. My God, he was involved."

Debatable Calls

The team felt aggrieved that the officials did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle against Foden, and doubted Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Subsequent images show he was level.

Next Big Match

He will manage his century in Europe versus Leverkusen this week. "That's impressive, showing we compete we have been there," he commented.

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