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I am trying to set up a new formation with Arsenal. Really like the look of Liverpool's tactic under BR, 5-2-1-2.

So far I have signed Subotic and Diego Costa after first window, wish no one of note leaving.

Obviously with this formation, width will be a major issue. Gibbs and Sagna can play as wing backs and will be encouraging them to go forward.

At the back I will have Verm, Subotic and Kos. They need to be solid and cover the space left by Sagna and Gibbs. In the middle will be Jack and Arteta. Obviously Arteta will have a defensive role and Jack will also play from deep. Ahead of them will be Ozil. This role is made for him. Plenty of space to exploit and 2 strikers to feed.

Upfront I have so many options. Costa, Giroud, Theo, Bendtner and Poldi. Costa will be the first choice and then the choice will be between pace of Theo or targetman abilities of Giroud.

Poldi is clinical of he will also be useful. I think I will start with Costa and Giroud and see what happens.

The next step is player roles.

The team looks like

-----------------------Schezny------
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----------------Kos-----Subotic--------Verm

Sagna-------------------------------------------Gibbs

----------------Arteta-------Wilshere----------------

---------------------------Ozil----------------------

-------------Costa------------------Giroud--------

currently Dortmund managed to get Toni Kroos to sign for me, Pld 16 W15 D1 L0 so far

The main weakness is the space between midfield and defence. Just need to make sure Arteta and Jack will hold positions. Might need to play Flamini

play a 4-1-2-3 formation

---------------------------------Weidenfeller---------------------------

Grosskreutz-------Hummels----------Subotic-------Schmelzer
(Piszczek just got back from injury)

-----------------------------------Bender------------------------------

----------------------Gundogan--------------Kroos-----------------

Kuba----------------------------------------------------------------Reus

-------------------------------------Lewa------------------------------

great start mex. What formation you playing?

tactics are Counter Attack, very fluid

team instructions

very high tempo
short passing
push much higher up
hassle opponents
get stuck in
exploit the flanks

managed to go to the Allianz and have 29 shots to 11 against still only won 1-0 Reus with the winner in the 29th minute made by Toni Kroos of all people

Still playing FM 12. In 2018 with Dortmund.

I tried lone striker but was too isolated. love the combo of 2 strikers

tried to sign Julian Draxler but he told me that he's never considering signing for Dortmund

haha. My main strength is Ozil. so have to play him behind strikers. This forrnation was the best

qualified for the last 16 of the CL aswell from a difficult group

Real Madrid
Milan
Celtic

W5 L1 top of the group, but got knocked out of the cup by a 3rd division side tried to play a weakend team and got beaten 2-0

How many leagues do you guys load? Has FM 14 changed much since 12?

I have only the EPL loaded. Only got a notebook so it's not powerful.

Yeah Fab, it has changed a lot.

i think its quite difficult, you need to spend more time on your tactics, rather than just put the best 11 players out there like on older games

training has changed massively. Much simpler now, and doesnt take time

Still playing FM 12. In 2018 with Dortmund.

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Only 6 seasons in after 2 years with the game

How have you avoided it's grasp?

I have been absolute crap on 14 if I'm honest. I'm starting to get the hang of it, but I have had a nightmare with getting the tactics right. Same stuff that's worked on every fm hasn't worked on this. Absolutely loving it though.

yeah Dave I am enjoying it more. Trying this 3 at the back formation for first time. still havent got it right

comment by London Dave - The fluffiest of all the Bunnies (U1088)
posted 10 minutes ago
Still playing FM 12. In 2018 with Dortmund.

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Only 6 seasons in after 2 years with the game

How have you avoided it's grasp?
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I started up a save about six months ago. With college work, having a social life and plus I prefer FIFA, it means I play minimal.

comment by London Dave - The fluffiest of all the Bunnies (U1088)
posted 1 hour, 1 minute ago
Still playing FM 12. In 2018 with Dortmund.

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Only 6 seasons in after 2 years with the game

How have you avoided it's grasp?
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That's what I was wondering! I managed to squeeze 12 and a half seasons out of FM13

Spent whole career with Tottenham:

4 champs leagues
5 premier leagues
2 FA cups
2 league cups
3 euro super cups
4 world club cups

Approached by man utd, arsenal , bayern and juve to manage them and turned them all down.

Also managed to get spurs to the £1bn mark...

Have to feel sorry for bayern though - reached 6 champs league finals, won 1

After all that did you just start mocking them in press conferences. I just start being a right and sarky to any manager I don't like.

That's one thing they should add to FM though, the ability to make new rivalries with clubs.