Manchester City's manager Expresses Remorse Over Broadcast Crew Altercation Following Defeat to Newcastle
The City boss confessed experiencing "embarrassment" after a confrontation with a TV crew member subsequent to Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at Newcastle on Saturday.
When the match concluded, an emotional Guardiola entered the St James’ Park pitch and engaged in intense talks with match official Sam Barrott and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães, and also touched the headphones of the camera operator.
"I apologised," the manager remarked. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed, looking back. It's not acceptable. I apologised after one second to the operator. I am who I am. After 1,000 games I'm far from perfect, errors happen."
"What is for sure, I stand by my team and club, that’s for sure. The reason 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 are seven behind the Gunners following their fourth loss this campaign. "Losing four games out of 12 means we must do better," he conceded. "Technically, we can to win everything."
The manager was asked if this meant the quadruple could be achieved, he responded: "You are an experienced journalist, have you ever heard me about the quadruple last winter when we won the quadruple? No."
Exchange with Bruno
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. Our paths always cross and I always have a good relationship. I love it. I’m an emotional guy, I love to talk and move my hands."
He wouldn't mind if an opposition manager addressed his squad immediately after a game. "Not if you talk with respect as I do, it's fine," he said, mentioning the referee. "He was part of it for 95 minutes, 98 minutes, constantly. My God, he was involved."
Controversial Decisions
The team felt aggrieved that the officials denied a spot-kick on a Schär tackle against Foden, while they also questioned Bruno's positioning when Harvey Barnes scored the decisive strike. Pictures published later indicate the Brazilian was onside.
Upcoming Milestone
Guardiola will take charge of his 100th Champions League game versus Leverkusen on Tuesday. "It’s quite good, it means that every season we have been there," he said.
City have 10 points after four games in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.
