MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was embarrassed and ashamed after a confrontation with a cameraman following his side’s Premier League defeat at Newcastle United on Saturday.

Guardiola was furious at several decisions during the 2-1 loss at St James’ Park and appeared to take out his frustration on a pitch-side TV cameraman after the final whistle.

Speaking on Monday ahead of City’s Champions League home clash with Bayer Leverkusen, Guardiola said: “I feel embarrassed and ashamed when I see it. I don’t like it.

“I apologise to the cameraman. I am who I am. Even with 1,000 games I am not a perfect person and I make mistakes. I defend my team and my club.”

City’s defeat left them seven points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League but th

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