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The City boss confessed feeling "shame" following an exchange with a camera operator in the wake of Manchester City's 2-1 defeat away to the Magpies this past weekend.

At full time, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field and engaged in intense talks with the referee, Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," Guardiola stated. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the operator. That's just me. With a thousand matches under my belt I’m not a perfect person, I make huge mistakes."

"One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. Why I support my squad 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 Manager's Take

The team sits in 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. "Technically, we can still achieve all."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple could be achieved, he responded: "As a seasoned reporter, have you ever heard me about the quadruple last winter during our historic run? No."

Exchange with Bruno

Regarding his confrontation with the Newcastle player, Guardiola said: "We have known Bruno a long time and every time after the game, home or away, we converse. Our paths always cross and I always have a good relationship. I enjoy it. I’m an emotional guy, I love to talk and gesticulate."

He wouldn't mind should a rival coach spoke to his players 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, he was involved. Goodness, very much so."

Controversial Decisions

City were unhappy that the officials denied a spot-kick on a Schär tackle on Phil Foden, and doubted Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Pictures published later indicate the Brazilian was onside.

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 said.

The club has ten points from four matches in the group, while Leverkusen have five.