🔗 Share this article Manchester City's manager Expresses Remorse Over Camera Operator Altercation Following Defeat to Magpies Pep Guardiola has admitted experiencing "embarrassment" following an exchange with a camera operator subsequent to the Citizens' loss at Newcastle this past weekend. When the match concluded, a visibly upset Guardiola stepped onto the field and engaged in intense talks with the referee, Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the headphones of the camera operator. "I said sorry," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. I don’t like it. I apologised after one second to the cameraman. 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, that’s for sure. Why I want to defend my team is clear – based on my career to win the Premier League we need near-perfect totals, high nineties, or we fall short." City's Position 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. "Mathematically, it’s possible still achieve all." The manager was asked if this meant the 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." Interaction with Guimarães Regarding his confrontation with the Newcastle player, the coach explained: "We have known Bruno a long time and every time after the game, even at the Etihad, we converse. Our paths always cross and we get along well. I enjoy it. I’m an emotional guy, I like discussing and gesticulate." He wouldn't mind if an opposition manager addressed his squad immediately after a game. "Not if it's respectful like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he noted, mentioning the referee. "The referee was involved for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, constantly. My God, very much so." Debatable Calls City were unhappy that the officials did not award City a penalty for a Fabian Schär challenge against Foden, and doubted if Guimarães was offside when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Subsequent images show he was level. Upcoming Milestone He will manage his century in Europe against Bayer Leverkusen this week. "That's impressive, it means that every season we have been there," he commented. The club has ten points from four matches in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.