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The City boss confessed feeling "shame" after an exchange with a TV crew member subsequent to Manchester City's loss at Newcastle on Saturday.

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

"I said sorry," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, looking back. It's not acceptable. I apologised after one second to the cameraman. I am who I am. With a thousand matches under my belt 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 no doubt – based on my career to win the Premier League we have to do 100 points, 98 points, or we fall short."

Team Standing and Guardiola's Assessment

City are third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points following their fourth loss of the season. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," he conceded. "Mathematically, it’s possible to win everything."

When questioned if this meant the quadruple was a realistic aim, he responded: "As a seasoned reporter, did you hear my talk discuss four trophies last winter when we won the quadruple? No."

Exchange with Bruno

Regarding his confrontation with the Newcastle player, Guardiola said: "I've known him for many years and every time after the game, home or away, we talk in the tunnel. We often meet and we get along well. I love it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and gesticulate."

Guardiola would not be concerned if an opposition manager addressed his squad right after the final whistle. "Not if you talk with respect like I always have done, it's fine," he said, before referencing Barrott. "The referee was involved throughout the match, he was involved. My God, very much so."

Controversial Decisions

The team felt aggrieved that Barrott or the VAR 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.

Next Big Match

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, showing we compete we have been there," he commented.

The club has ten points after four games of the league phase, while Leverkusen have five.