🔗 Share this article Manchester City's manager Voices Remorse Over Camera Operator Altercation Following Defeat to Magpies The City boss confessed feeling "shame" after an exchange with a camera operator in the wake of Manchester City's 2-1 defeat away to the Magpies on Saturday. When the match concluded, a visibly upset Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the broadcast crew's equipment. "I said sorry," Guardiola stated. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. It's not acceptable. I apologised after one second to the cameraman. That's just me. After 1,000 games I’m not a perfect person, I make huge mistakes." "One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. The reason why I support my squad is no doubt – because from my experience to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, 98 points, or we fall short." City's Position and Manager's Take The team sits in third and are seven behind the Gunners after what was their fourth league defeat this campaign. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," Guardiola admitted. "Mathematically, it’s possible to win everything." When questioned about a potential quadruple was a realistic aim, he responded: "As a seasoned reporter, did you hear my talk discuss four trophies last winter when we won the quadruple? No." 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. Our paths always cross and I always have a good relationship. I enjoy it. I’m an emotional guy, I like discussing and move my hands." He wouldn't mind if an opposition manager spoke to his players immediately after a game. "Not if you talk with respect like I always have done, it's fine," he noted, mentioning the referee. "The referee was involved for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, he was involved. My God, very much so." Debatable Calls The team felt aggrieved that the officials denied a spot-kick on a Schär tackle on Phil Foden, while they also questioned 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 we have been there," he commented. The club has ten points after four games of the league phase, while Leverkusen have five.