Roberto Mancini played down his touchline fracas with David Moyes after Man City's 2-0 defeat against Everton ended in explosive fashion.
The rival managers confronted each other as a compelling Barclays Premier League encounter at Eastlands went into injury time.
The remarkable incident was sparked by Moyes, who caught the ball ahead of making a late substitution.
Mancini interpreted the Scot's action as time-wasting and went over to remonstrate angrily.
Fourth official Howard Webb intervened and after Mancini had finally been becalmed, referee Peter Walton sent both to the stands.
The Football Association will now await Walton's report before considering whether further action is necessary.
"I've spoken now with David and if I made a mistake I am sorry," said Mancini, who is under pressure to deliver fourth place and Champions League football.
"I wanted to get the ball because there was another five minutes at the end.
"This can happen in a game but it is finished now.
"I was frustrated for the players because we played a good game and sometimes it can happen where scoring a goal is impossible."
Mancini added: "It was a difficult game because Everton have a good squad but we didn't deserve to lose this game.
"I think we have a good spirit and we are a good team. If we believe in ourselves we can get the fourth position."
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