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The City boss confessed feeling "shame" following an exchange with a camera operator subsequent to the Citizens' loss away to the Magpies on Saturday.

When the match concluded, a visibly upset Guardiola stepped onto the field and engaged in intense talks with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I said sorry," Guardiola stated. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. I don’t like it. I apologised after one second to the cameraman. That's just me. After 1,000 games I'm far from perfect, I make huge mistakes."

"What is for sure, I defend any team and my club, that’s for sure. Why I support my squad is no doubt – because from my experience to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, 98 points, or we fall short."

City's Position and Manager's Take

City are third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points after what was their fourth league defeat of the season. "Four defeats in twelve matches we have to improve a lot," Guardiola admitted. "Technically, we can still achieve all."

The manager was asked if this meant the quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, did you hear my talk discuss four trophies last winter during our historic run? No."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with the Newcastle player, Guardiola said: "We have known Bruno a long time and post-match, even at the Etihad, we converse. Our paths always cross and I always have a good relationship. I love it. I’m an emotional guy, I love to talk and move my hands."

Guardiola would not be concerned should a rival coach addressed his squad immediately after a game. "Not if you talk with respect like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he said, before referencing Barrott. "He was part of it throughout the match, constantly. My God, he was involved."

Controversial Decisions

City were unhappy that the officials did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle on Phil Foden, and doubted Bruno's positioning on Barnes' goal Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Subsequent images indicate the Brazilian was onside.

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 said.

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