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Pep Guardiola has admitted feeling "shame" following a confrontation with a TV crew member subsequent to Manchester City's loss at Newcastle this past weekend.

When the match concluded, an emotional Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and engaged in intense talks with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," the manager remarked. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, when I see it. I don’t like it. I immediately apologized to the cameraman. That's just me. With a thousand matches under my belt I’m not a perfect person, errors happen."

"What is for sure, I defend any team and my club, that’s for sure. Why I want to defend my team 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 this campaign. "Four defeats in twelve matches means we must do better," Guardiola admitted. "Mathematically, it’s possible to win everything."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple was a realistic aim, he responded: "You are an experienced journalist, have you ever heard me discuss four trophies in December during our historic run? Never."

Exchange with Bruno

On the subject of his talk with Guimarães, Guardiola said: "I've known him 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 enjoy 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. "Not if you talk with respect as I do, it's fine," he said, mentioning the referee. "He was part of it for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, he was involved. Goodness, very much so."

Debatable Calls

The team felt aggrieved that the officials did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle against Foden, and doubted if Guimarães was offside when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Pictures published later indicate the Brazilian was onside.

Upcoming Milestone

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen this week. "It’s quite good, it means that every season annually," he commented.

City have 10 points from four matches of the league phase, while Leverkusen have five.