Pep Guardiola has admitted he is "embarrassed and ashamed" after his interaction with a television cameraman in the aftermath of Manchester City 's defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday.

Guardiola was involved in what looked like an angry confrontation with a cameraman on the pitch at St James' Park.

He was also caught having animated conversations with both referee Samuel Barrott and Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães following City's 2-1 defeat.

Asked specifically about what he said to the cameraman at a news conference on Monday, Guardiola revealed he has apologised for his role in the dispute.

"I feel embarrassed, ashamed when I see it," Guardiola said.

"I don't like it. I apologised after one second to the cameraman.

"I am who I am. After 1,000 games I'm not a perfect p

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