Nico O'Reilly scored a brilliant brace, including a header in the 60th minute off Matheus Nunes' assist, to secure City's triumph at Wembley. Yet fans fixated on Guardiola pacing in his black jacket, visibly moving what many called saliva or phlegm around his mouth.
Liverpool supporter pleaded for him to stop the habit every few seconds, while others labeled it a health hazard or irritating-even if some defended it as chewing gum. The quirk, highlighted in a 2025 Guardian piece as 'great expectorations,' has long fueled clips and jokes across platforms.
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