🔗 Share this article Pep Guardiola Expresses Remorse Over Broadcast Crew Incident Following Loss to Newcastle The City boss confessed feeling "shame" after a confrontation with a TV crew member subsequent to the Citizens' 2-1 defeat away to the Magpies on Saturday. When the match concluded, an emotional Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and had heated discussions with match official Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the broadcast crew's equipment. "I said sorry," Guardiola stated. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, when I see it. I don’t like it. I immediately apologized to the cameraman. I am who I am. With a thousand matches under my belt I'm far from perfect, errors happen." "One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, that’s for sure. Why I want to defend my team is clear – based on my career to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, high nineties, otherwise we don’t win it." City's Position and Manager's Take The team sits in third and are seven behind the Gunners after what was their fourth league defeat this campaign. "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 was a realistic aim, Guardiola answered: "As a seasoned reporter, have you ever heard me about the quadruple last winter during our historic run? No." Exchange with Bruno Regarding his confrontation with Guimarães, the coach explained: "I've known him a long time and post-match, even at the Etihad, we talk in the tunnel. Our paths always cross and we get along well. I enjoy 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. "Not if it's respectful as I do, it's fine," he said, before referencing Barrott. "He was part of it throughout the match, constantly. Goodness, very much so." Controversial Decisions The team felt aggrieved that Barrott or the VAR denied a spot-kick for a Fabian Schär challenge against Foden, and doubted if Guimarães was offside when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Pictures published later show he was level. Upcoming Milestone Guardiola will take charge his century in Europe versus Leverkusen this week. "That's impressive, showing we compete annually," he commented. City have 10 points after four games in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.