3 Unbeaten Final Version Arsenal Oct 2009 Tacrar Fix: Mr Hough 4 1 2
In October 2009, Mr. Hough's tactics were on full display as Arsenal took on Tottenham Hotspur in a crucial Premier League match. The Gunners' 4-1-2-3 formation, combined with their tacrar approach, proved to be too much for Spurs, as they ran out 3-0 winners.
A flat back four. The central defenders are tasked with simple defending ("do your job"), while the Fullbacks/Wingbacks
Why did the community specifically test this tactic with in October 2009? Because Arsenal’s squad was the ideal match for the 4-1-2-3’s demands: In October 2009, Mr
Some users reported a drop-off in the long run. Once AI teams adopted highly defensive, deep-sitting mentalities against the player, the space for the three strikers shrunk considerably. 🛠️ Key Player Attribute Requirements
Match-management and rotation
While the formation was narrow, the fullbacks were crucial. Hough instructed them to advance, supporting the attack and providing width. While high-risk, this was rarely exploited, as the advanced position allowed them to cut off counters before they developed. The Arsenal Context: Oct 2009 Tacrar
| Element | Setting | Why it worked | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Attacking (15/20) | Constant pressure, but not overload. | | Passing Style | Mixed (10/20) | Avoids the “direct ball loss” of long passing. | | Tackling | More Cautious (for CBs) / Hard (for DM & CMs) | Reduced red cards; midfield hunted in packs. | | Marking | Man Marking for defenders; Zonal for midfield | Tight at the back, fluid in transition. | | Target Man Supply | Mixed (exploit the complete forward) | Van Persie could hold up or spin. | | Playmaker | Central MC (Deep-Lying Playmaker) | Fàbregas got on the ball 80+ times/game. | A flat back four
: This tactic is optimized for the Minimum possible pitch size to further exploit the crowding of the opposition.
If you are looking to revisit FM10, or understand the history of "wonder tactics," the remains a premier example of tactical engineering. this was rarely exploited
Prime Robin van Persie fills the left slot gracefully, Eduardo or Marouane Chamakh command the center, and a pace-demon like Theo Walcott operates as a devastating poacher on the right. The Midfield Engine (The Shield and Shuttlers)