Pep Guardiola Expresses Remorse Over Camera Operator Altercation Following Loss to Magpies
Pep Guardiola has admitted experiencing "embarrassment" following a confrontation with a TV crew member in the wake of Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at Newcastle on Saturday.
When the match concluded, an emotional Guardiola stepped onto the field 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 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 stand by my team and club, without a doubt. Why I support my squad is clear – because from my experience to clinch the title we have to do 100 points, 98 points, otherwise we don’t win it."
City's Position 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. "Mathematically, it’s possible to win everything."
The manager was asked if this meant the quadruple could be achieved, he responded: "As a seasoned reporter, have you ever heard me discuss four trophies in December when we won the quadruple? Never."
Exchange with Bruno
On the subject of his talk with Guimarães, the coach explained: "I've known him for many years and post-match, home or away, we talk in the tunnel. Our paths always cross and we get along well. I love it. I'm passionate, I love to talk and move my hands."
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 not a problem," he said, before referencing Barrott. "The referee was involved throughout the match, he was involved. Goodness, he was involved."
Debatable Calls
The team felt aggrieved that the officials did not award City a penalty on a Schär tackle against Foden, while they also questioned Bruno's positioning on Barnes' goal the decisive strike. Subsequent images show he was level.
Next Big Match
He will manage of his 100th Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen this week. "It’s quite good, it means that every season we have been there," he said.
City have 10 points from four matches in the group, and Leverkusen hold five.
