I tried a new formation, yesterday, for 3 matches online. I'm the team on the left.
Brighton 2 Nottingham Forest 0
Everton 3 Liverpool 0
Newcastle 2 Arsenal 1
As you see, I only conceding 1 goal, in all 3 games, with an inferior team.
I played 5-3-2, and I basically just hit the opponents on the counter. The only different story, was the Everton match, where I completely dominated possession, scoring an Andy Johnson hat trick. This formation really does limit the chances on offer to the opposition.
I'd reccomend this, for away games against superior opposition.
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