Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest in a Premier League match, with tactical adjustments emphasizing the role of Tijani Reijnders. During the second half, City’s coaching staff implemented a strategic change allowing Reijnders to advance into more attacking positions. This shift provided City with increased offensive options and spatial flexibility, ultimately contributing to their winning goal. The tactical tweak involved repositioning Reijnders from a primarily defensive midfield role to a more dynamic, attacking midfielder, which altered City’s attacking flow and created more scoring opportunities. This adjustment was analyzed by Match of the Day’s Alan Shearer, highlighting how the half-time change was pivotal in City’s eventual success.