Pep Guardiola Expresses Remorse Over Camera Operator Incident Following Loss to Newcastle

Pep Guardiola has admitted feeling "shame" after an exchange with a TV crew member in the wake of Manchester City's loss away to the Magpies this past weekend.

At full time, a visibly upset Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and engaged in intense talks with match official Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, while also handling the broadcast crew's equipment.

"I apologised," the manager remarked. "I'm humiliated, regretful, when I see it. It's not acceptable. I immediately apologized to the cameraman. That's just me. With a thousand matches under my belt I'm far from perfect, I make huge mistakes."

"One thing is certain, I stand by my team and club, without a doubt. Why I support my squad is no doubt – based on my career to clinch the title we need near-perfect totals, 98 points, or we fall short."

Team Standing and Manager's Take

City are third and are seven behind the Gunners following their fourth loss of the season. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," he conceded. "Technically, we can to win everything."

The manager was asked about a potential quadruple could be achieved, Guardiola answered: "As a seasoned reporter, did you hear my talk discuss four trophies in December when we won the quadruple? Never."

Interaction with Guimarães

On the subject of his talk with the Newcastle player, Guardiola said: "I've known him a long time 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 an emotional guy, I like discussing and gesticulate."

Guardiola would not be concerned should a rival coach spoke to his players right after the final whistle. "No - as long as you talk with respect like I always have done, it’s not a problem," he noted, mentioning the referee. "He was part of it throughout the match, he was involved. Goodness, he was involved."

Controversial Decisions

The team felt aggrieved that Barrott or the VAR did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle on Phil Foden, while they also questioned if Guimarães was offside when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Subsequent images indicate the Brazilian was onside.

Next Big Match

Guardiola will take charge his century in Europe against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, showing we compete we have been there," he said.

The club has ten points after four games of the league phase, and Leverkusen hold five.