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The City boss confessed experiencing "embarrassment" after an exchange with a TV crew member subsequent to the Citizens' 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 Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the headphones of the camera operator.

"I apologised," Guardiola stated. "I'm humiliated, regretful, looking back. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the cameraman. That's just me. After 1,000 games I’m not a perfect person, errors happen."

"What is for sure, I stand by my team and club, that’s for sure. The reason why I support my squad is clear – because from my experience to win the Premier League we have to do 100 points, high nineties, otherwise we don’t win it."

City's Position and Guardiola's Assessment

The team sits in third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points following their fourth loss of the season. "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 was a realistic aim, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, did you hear my talk discuss four trophies in December during our historic run? Never."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with the Newcastle player, Guardiola said: "I've known him for many years and post-match, even at the Etihad, we talk in the tunnel. Our paths always cross and I always have a good relationship. I love it. I’m an emotional guy, I like discussing and move my hands."

He wouldn't mind should a rival coach addressed his squad right after the final whistle. "Not if you talk with respect like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he said, mentioning the referee. "He was part of it throughout the match, constantly. My God, he was involved."

Debatable Calls

The team felt aggrieved that the officials did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle on Phil Foden, while they also questioned Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Subsequent images show he was level.

Next Big Match

He will manage of his 100th Champions League game versus Leverkusen this week. "It’s quite good, showing we compete annually," he said.

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