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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 engaged in intense talks with the referee, Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," Guardiola stated. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, when I see it. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the operator. I am who I am. With a thousand matches under my belt I'm far from perfect, 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 – because from my experience to win the Premier League we need near-perfect totals, high nineties, or we fall short."

City's Position and Manager's Take

City are third and are seven behind the Gunners following their fourth loss this campaign. "Four defeats in twelve matches means we must do better," he conceded. "Mathematically, it’s possible still achieve all."

When questioned about a potential quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, did you hear my talk about the quadruple last winter when we won the quadruple? Never."

Exchange with Bruno

On the subject of his talk with Guimarães, the coach explained: "I've known him for many years and post-match, even at the Etihad, we converse. We often meet and we get along well. I enjoy it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and gesticulate."

He wouldn't mind should a rival coach spoke to his players immediately after a game. "Not if it's respectful like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he said, before referencing Barrott. "He was part of it for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, he was involved. My God, he was involved."

Debatable Calls

City were unhappy that the officials did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle against Foden, and doubted Bruno's positioning on Barnes' goal the decisive strike. Subsequent images show he was level.

Upcoming Milestone

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, it means that every season annually," he commented.

City have 10 points after four games of the league phase, while Leverkusen have five.