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The City boss confessed feeling "shame" after an exchange with a TV crew member in the wake of Manchester City's loss at Newcastle on Saturday.

At full time, a visibly upset Guardiola stepped onto the field and engaged in intense talks with match official Sam Barrott and Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," Guardiola stated. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, looking back. It's not acceptable. I apologised after one second to the operator. That's just me. After 1,000 games I'm far from perfect, errors happen."

"One thing is certain, I defend any team and my club, that’s for sure. Why I support my squad is no doubt – because from my experience to win the Premier League we need near-perfect totals, high nineties, or we fall short."

Team Standing and Guardiola's Assessment

The team sits in third and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points after what was their fourth league defeat of the season. "Losing four games out of 12 we have to improve a lot," Guardiola admitted. "Technically, we can still achieve all."

The manager was asked if this meant the quadruple was a realistic aim, Guardiola answered: "You are an experienced journalist, have you ever heard me discuss four trophies in December when we won the quadruple? No."

Interaction with Guimarães

Regarding his confrontation with Guimarães, the coach explained: "We have known Bruno for many years and every time after the game, home or away, we converse. We often meet and I always have a good relationship. I enjoy it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and gesticulate."

Guardiola would not be concerned should a rival coach addressed his squad immediately after a game. "No - as long as you talk with respect like I always have done, it's fine," he noted, mentioning the referee. "The referee was involved throughout the match, constantly. Goodness, he was involved."

Controversial Decisions

City were unhappy that the officials denied a spot-kick on a Schär tackle against Foden, while they also questioned if Guimarães was offside when Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner. Subsequent images show he was level.

Upcoming Milestone

Guardiola will take charge his century in Europe versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "That's impressive, it means that every season we have been there," he commented.

City have 10 points after four games in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.