🔗 Share this article Pep Guardiola Voices Remorse Over Camera Operator Incident Following Defeat to Magpies Pep Guardiola has admitted experiencing "embarrassment" after a confrontation with a camera operator in the wake of Manchester City's 2-1 defeat away to the Magpies on Saturday. At full time, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field and engaged in intense talks with the referee, Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, while also handling 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 clear – based on my career to win the Premier League we need near-perfect totals, high nineties, otherwise we don’t win it." 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 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 about the quadruple last winter during our historic run? No." Interaction with Guimarães Regarding his confrontation with the Newcastle player, the coach explained: "I've known him a long time and every time after the game, even at the Etihad, we talk in the tunnel. We often meet and we get along well. I love it. I'm passionate, I like discussing and move my hands." He wouldn't mind should a rival coach addressed his squad right after the final whistle. "No - as long as you talk with respect as I do, it’s not a problem," he said, mentioning the referee. "He was part of it throughout the match, constantly. Goodness, very much so." Debatable Calls City were unhappy that the officials denied a spot-kick on a Schär tackle against Foden, while they also questioned if Guimarães was offside when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Subsequent images show he was level. Upcoming Milestone He will manage of his 100th Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, showing we compete we have been there," he commented. The club has ten points from four matches of the league phase, and Leverkusen hold five.