Pep Guardiola Expresses Remorse Over Broadcast Crew Incident Following Defeat to Newcastle

The City boss confessed feeling "shame" following a confrontation with a TV crew member subsequent to the Citizens' 2-1 defeat away to the Magpies on Saturday.

At full time, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field and had heated discussions with the referee, Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. It's not acceptable. I apologised after one second to the cameraman. I am who I am. After 1,000 games I’m not a perfect person, errors happen."

"What is for sure, I defend any team and my club, that’s for sure. Why I want to defend my team is no doubt – based on my career to win the Premier League we need near-perfect totals, high nineties, otherwise we don’t win it."

Team Standing and Manager's Take

The team sits in third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points after what was their fourth league defeat this campaign. "Four defeats in twelve matches we have to improve a lot," he conceded. "Technically, we can 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 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 every time after the game, home or away, we converse. Our paths always cross and we get along well. I love it. I’m an emotional guy, I love to talk and gesticulate."

Guardiola would not be concerned should a rival coach addressed his squad immediately after a game. "Not if it's respectful like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he said, before referencing Barrott. "He was part of it throughout the match, he was involved. My God, he was involved."

Controversial Decisions

City were unhappy that the officials denied a spot-kick 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 against Bayer Leverkusen this week. "That's impressive, showing we compete annually," he said.

The club has ten points after four games in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.