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Pep Guardiola has admitted feeling "shame" following a confrontation with a camera operator in the wake of Manchester City's 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 broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the operator. That's just me. After 1,000 games I’m not a perfect person, I make huge mistakes."

"One thing is certain, I defend any team and my club, without a doubt. The reason why I support my squad is no doubt – because from my experience to win the Premier League we need near-perfect totals, 98 points, otherwise we don’t win it."

Team Standing and Guardiola's Assessment

City are 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 to win everything."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, have you ever heard me about the quadruple last winter during our historic run? Never."

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, home or away, we converse. We often meet and I always have a good relationship. I love it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and move my hands."

Guardiola would not be concerned if an opposition manager addressed his squad right after the final whistle. "No - as long as you talk with respect as I do, it's fine," he noted, mentioning the referee. "The referee was involved throughout the match, he was involved. My God, very much so."

Debatable Calls

City were unhappy that the officials did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle against Foden, while they also questioned Bruno's positioning on Barnes' goal the decisive strike. Pictures published later show he was level.

Upcoming Milestone

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.