Pep Guardiola Voices Remorse Over Camera Operator Incident Following Loss to Magpies

Pep Guardiola has admitted experiencing "embarrassment" after a confrontation with a TV crew member in the wake of the Citizens' 2-1 defeat at Newcastle on Saturday.

When the match concluded, a visibly upset 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 said sorry," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. I don’t like it. I immediately apologized to the operator. That's just me. After 1,000 games I’m not a perfect person, errors happen."

"One thing is certain, I defend any team and my club, that’s for sure. The reason why I support my squad is no doubt – because from my experience to clinch the title we need near-perfect totals, 98 points, or we fall short."

Team Standing and Manager's Take

The team sits in third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points following their fourth loss this campaign. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," he conceded. "Mathematically, it’s possible to win everything."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, did you hear my talk about the quadruple in December when we won the quadruple? No."

Interaction with Guimarães

Regarding his confrontation with Guimarães, the coach explained: "We have known Bruno a long time and every time after the game, even at the Etihad, we talk in the tunnel. Our paths always cross 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. "No - as long as it's respectful as I do, it's fine," he said, mentioning the referee. "The referee was involved for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, he was involved. Goodness, he was involved."

Debatable Calls

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 when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Pictures published later indicate the Brazilian was onside.

Upcoming Milestone

He will manage his century in Europe against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, it means that every season annually," he commented.

The club has ten points from four matches of the league phase, and Leverkusen hold five.