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

When the match concluded, a visibly upset Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and had heated discussions with the referee, Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," the manager remarked. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, looking back. It's not acceptable. 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, without a doubt. The reason why I support my squad is clear – based on my career to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, high nineties, otherwise we don’t win it."

City's Position and Manager's Take

The team sits in third and are seven behind the Gunners following their fourth loss this campaign. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," Guardiola admitted. "Mathematically, it’s possible to win everything."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple could be achieved, he responded: "As a seasoned reporter, did you hear my talk discuss four trophies last winter when we won the quadruple? Never."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with Guimarães, Guardiola said: "We have known Bruno a long time and post-match, home or away, we converse. We often meet and I always have a good relationship. I love it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and gesticulate."

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, before referencing Barrott. "The referee was involved throughout the match, constantly. Goodness, he was involved."

Debatable Calls

The team felt aggrieved that Barrott or the VAR did not award City a penalty for a Fabian Schär challenge against Foden, and doubted Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Pictures published later show he was level.

Next Big Match

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. "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.