SeanKB Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 If you are a poor premiership team, what tactics do you employ when you go to Man Utd, Man City etc away? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniell Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I'd opt for a rigid formation, definately 4 at the back, probably 5 in midfield and a poacher or target man as a lone striker. Either set up defensively or on counter attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilCuoreDiRoma Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 my 4-5-1 has never failed me against bigger opposition two centerbacks, two wingbacks, *1 anchorman/DLP*, 2 box to box, 2 defensive wingers, 1 target man/DLF if the opposition is playing with an AMC, you should play an anchorman in the heart of your midfield. if your opposition is not playing with an AMC, play with a pirlo-esque DLP in the heart of your midfield. set him as your playmaker and watch. you will dominate possession Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrazT Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I have always used a 4-1-4-1 formation against good teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 4-5-1 with a counter attack focusing on the wings. Flat back 4, DM, 2 MCs, AML/AMR and STC. The central midfielders rarely go forward too, so it keeps me solid in defensive and I just need to catch them on the break once or twice. It helps that both my wingers have very high stats for dribbling, first touch, technique, crossing etc. and my striker's a physical beast with great stats for off the ball, first touch, finishing and technique. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotYouOut Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Same formation for each game, if I start getting dominated I just change the philosophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leumd Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I play 4-1-3-2, making sure the two wide CMs have zonal marking so that they will push out to cover the wings when needed. Oh, and I have my FBs on Cross often/deep. Quite a few headed goals as the CF tends to find lots of space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizbaII Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Like most, I go 4-5-1 (a 4-1-4-1 is basically the same thing). But I don't counter or play defensive, because that is asking too much for a 90-minute match. I play a standard game with emphasis on defensive might, but also on possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptilinopus Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 My usual 4-2-4 with the strategy set to counter or defensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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