🔗 Share this article Manchester City's manager Expresses Regret Over Camera Operator Altercation Following Defeat to Magpies The City boss confessed feeling "shame" after a confrontation with a camera operator in the wake of the Citizens' loss away to the Magpies on Saturday. At full time, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the headphones of the camera operator. "I said sorry," the manager remarked. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, looking back. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the cameraman. That's just me. After 1,000 games I'm far from perfect, I make huge mistakes." "What is for sure, I defend any team and my club, without a doubt. Why I support my squad is clear – because from my experience to clinch the title we need near-perfect totals, 98 points, otherwise we don’t win it." Team Standing and Manager's Take City are third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points following their fourth loss this campaign. "Four defeats in twelve matches we have to improve a lot," Guardiola admitted. "Mathematically, it’s possible still achieve all." When questioned about a potential quadruple was a realistic aim, he responded: "As a seasoned reporter, did you hear my talk about the quadruple last winter when we won the quadruple? Never." Interaction with Guimarães Regarding his confrontation with Guimarães, the coach explained: "I've known him for many years and post-match, even at the Etihad, we converse. We often meet and I always have a good relationship. I love it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and move my hands." He wouldn't mind should a rival coach spoke to his players immediately after a game. "Not if you talk with respect as I do, it’s not a problem," he said, mentioning the referee. "He was part of it throughout the match, he was involved. 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 indicate the Brazilian was onside. Next Big Match Guardiola will take charge his century in Europe versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, showing we compete annually," he commented. The club has ten points after four games in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.