Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola appeared in press statements after the 2-1 loss against Newcastle United in the twelfth round of the English Premier League.

The coach said: "It was a close match. Many chances. It was an enjoyable game. In the end, they scored two goals and we scored one. Our performance was very good overall. We had chances, and in the second half, we got more chances, but unfortunately, we couldn't finish them today."

He added: "My message at halftime was good, I told them to keep going. I know the high pressing and intensity were great, but unfortunately in the second half, despite having chances, they won the individual battles. They imposed this type of play, and it was difficult."

Regarding the video assistant referee decisions: "I didn't see them. I didn't see them."

He continued about Donnarumma's protests during the second goal moment: "When you see him complaining, it means something went wrong. The same thing happened against Bournemouth."

He continued: "In the second half, there was momentum... we had the momentum. We scored quickly after their goal, then they came back and scored again from a corner kick."

He concluded: "What did I say to Bruno Guimarães after the match? I told him he is a great player, but that conversation remains private. Everything is fine."