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The City boss confessed experiencing "embarrassment" following a confrontation with a TV crew member subsequent to Manchester City's loss away to the Magpies on Saturday.

When the match concluded, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with the referee, Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the headphones of the camera operator.

"I said sorry," Guardiola stated. "I'm humiliated, regretful, looking back. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the operator. I am who I am. 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. The reason why I support my squad is no doubt – based on my career to win the Premier League 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 of the season. "Four defeats in twelve matches means we must do better," Guardiola admitted. "Technically, we can to win everything."

The manager was asked if this meant the quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, did you hear my talk about the quadruple in December during our historic run? Never."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with Guimarães, the coach explained: "I've known him a long time and post-match, even at the Etihad, we converse. We often meet and I always have a good relationship. I love it. I’m an emotional guy, I like discussing and move my hands."

Guardiola would not be concerned should a rival coach addressed his squad right after the final whistle. "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 for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, he was involved. Goodness, he was involved."

Controversial Decisions

City were unhappy that Barrott or the VAR denied a spot-kick on a Schär tackle on Phil Foden, while they also questioned Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Subsequent images indicate the Brazilian was onside.

Upcoming Milestone

He will manage his century in Europe against Bayer Leverkusen this week. "That's impressive, showing we compete we have been there," he commented.

City have 10 points after four games of the league phase, and Leverkusen hold five.