🔗 Share this article Manchester City's manager Voices Regret Over Camera Operator Incident Following Defeat to Magpies Pep Guardiola has admitted feeling "shame" after a confrontation with a TV crew member in the wake of the Citizens' 2-1 defeat away to the Magpies this past weekend. At full time, a visibly upset Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the broadcast crew's equipment. "I apologised," Guardiola stated. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the operator. I am who I am. After 1,000 games I'm far from perfect, I make huge mistakes." "What is for sure, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. The reason why I want to defend my team is clear – 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 still achieve all." The manager was asked about a potential quadruple could be achieved, he responded: "As a seasoned reporter, have you ever heard me discuss four trophies in December during our historic run? No." Exchange with Bruno On the subject of his talk with the Newcastle player, the coach explained: "We have known Bruno for many years and every time after the game, even at the Etihad, 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 spoke to his players right after the final whistle. "Not if it's respectful like I always have done, it's fine," he said, before referencing Barrott. "The referee was involved throughout the match, constantly. Goodness, very much so." Debatable Calls City were unhappy that Barrott or the VAR did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle against Foden, while they also questioned Bruno's positioning on Barnes' goal Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Pictures published later show he was level. Upcoming Milestone He will manage his century in Europe against Bayer Leverkusen this week. "It’s quite good, showing we compete annually," he commented. City have 10 points after four games in the group, while Leverkusen have five.