Formations & Tactics

These are my 3 formations that I plan to use. Basic 4 in defence, 5 in midfield, 1 lone striker, to utilise Arsenal's wingers (Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho, Santi Cazorla, Podolski, Walcott, Arshavin). I plan to use the first formation - 4231 - as it means that the 2 wingers (as Advanced playmakers) can help the central man sitting behind the striker. My 2nd tactic is the right-hand one, purely as a defensive formation. The middle one is just to cover all bases.

Here are the main tactics that I'm going to use. These have helped me win the Bundesliga with Dortmund, the Europa League and nearly the Premier League with Tottenham. Tried and tested method. Playing a more Direct style of football means close possession (similar to real life Swansea City's football). More freedom means more creativity, more chances. Players like Walcott, Cazorla and Ox-Chamberlain will benefit greatly from this.