🔗 Share this article Pep Guardiola Voices Regret Over Camera Operator Altercation Following Loss to Newcastle Pep Guardiola has admitted experiencing "embarrassment" after a confrontation with a camera operator in the wake of Manchester City's loss at Newcastle on Saturday. At full time, a visibly upset Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the broadcast crew's equipment. "I apologised," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, looking back. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the operator. That's just me. After 1,000 games I'm far from perfect, I make huge mistakes." "What is for sure, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. The reason why I want to defend my team is clear – based on my career to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, high nineties, otherwise we don’t win it." Team Standing and Manager's Take City are third and are seven behind the Gunners after what was their fourth league defeat this campaign. "Four defeats in twelve matches means we must do better," he conceded. "Mathematically, it’s possible to win everything." The manager was asked about a potential quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "As a seasoned reporter, have you ever heard me discuss four trophies in December when we won the quadruple? Never." Exchange with Bruno Regarding his confrontation with Guimarães, Guardiola said: "We have known Bruno for many years and every time after the game, home or away, we talk in the tunnel. Our paths always cross and we get along well. I enjoy it. I’m an emotional guy, I love to talk and gesticulate." He wouldn't mind should a rival coach addressed his squad right after the final whistle. "Not if it's respectful as I do, it’s not a problem," he said, before referencing Barrott. "The referee was involved for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, constantly. Goodness, he was involved." Controversial Decisions The team felt aggrieved that the officials denied a spot-kick on a Schär tackle against Foden, while they also questioned if Guimarães was offside on Barnes' goal Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Pictures published later indicate the Brazilian was onside. Next Big Match Guardiola will take charge of his 100th Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen this week. "That's impressive, it means that every season annually," he commented. City have 10 points after four games of the league phase, while Leverkusen have five.