🔗 Share this article Pep Guardiola Voices Regret Over Camera Operator Incident Following Loss to Magpies Pep Guardiola has admitted feeling "shame" following a confrontation with a camera operator subsequent to the Citizens' loss at Newcastle on Saturday. When the match concluded, a visibly upset Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the headphones of the camera operator. "I apologised," the manager remarked. "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 far from perfect, 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 clinch the title we need near-perfect totals, high nineties, or we fall short." Team Standing and Manager's Take The team sits in third and are seven behind the Gunners after what was their fourth league defeat of the season. "Four defeats in twelve matches means we must do better," he conceded. "Technically, we can still achieve all." When questioned if this meant the quadruple was a realistic aim, Guardiola answered: "As a seasoned reporter, have you ever heard me about the quadruple in December when we won the quadruple? No." 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 converse. Our paths always cross and we get along well. I enjoy it. I’m an emotional guy, I like discussing and gesticulate." He wouldn't mind should a rival coach addressed his squad immediately after a game. "No - as long as you talk with respect as I do, it’s not a problem," he said, before referencing Barrott. "He was part of it throughout the match, constantly. Goodness, very much so." Controversial Decisions City were unhappy that the officials did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle against Foden, while they also questioned Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Pictures published later indicate the Brazilian was onside. Upcoming Milestone Guardiola will take charge his century in Europe against Bayer Leverkusen this week. "It’s quite good, it means that every season annually," he said. The club has ten points from four matches of the league phase, while Leverkusen have five.