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The City boss confessed feeling "shame" after a confrontation with a TV crew member in the wake of Manchester City's loss away to the Magpies on Saturday.

At full time, an emotional Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the headphones of the camera operator.

"I apologised," the manager remarked. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, looking back. 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."

"One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. Why I want to defend my team is clear – because from my experience to win the Premier League we need near-perfect totals, high nineties, otherwise we don’t win it."

Team Standing and Guardiola's Assessment

The team sits in third and are seven behind the Gunners following their fourth loss of the season. "Four defeats in twelve matches means we must do better," he conceded. "Technically, we can still achieve all."

When questioned if this meant the quadruple was a realistic aim, Guardiola answered: "As a seasoned reporter, did you hear my talk discuss four trophies last winter during our historic run? Never."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with the Newcastle player, Guardiola said: "We have known Bruno a long time and post-match, 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."

Guardiola would not be concerned if an opposition manager addressed his squad right after the final whistle. "No - as long as you talk with respect like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he said, before referencing Barrott. "He was part of it throughout the match, he was involved. My God, very much so."

Debatable Calls

City were unhappy that Barrott or the VAR did not award City a penalty for a Fabian Schär challenge against Foden, and doubted Bruno's positioning on Barnes' goal the decisive strike. Pictures published later show he was level.

Upcoming Milestone

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen this week. "That's impressive, showing we compete annually," he said.

The club has ten points from four matches of the league phase, and Leverkusen hold five.