Man UTD V2 – High Press Tiki-Taka 4-2-3-1

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Tactic Overview:
Formation: 4-2-3-1 Wide (Custom Custom, Tiki-Taka, Attacking mentality)
Team Used: Manchester United
Season: 2024/25 (Results based on full instant result simulations)

Core Team Instructions
In Possession:

Shorter Passing, Low Crosses, Run at Defence: The side focuses on ball retention and quick, intricate play, aiming to break lines through movement and dribbling rather than launching crosses.

Be More Expressive, Focus Play Down Both Flanks, Higher Tempo, Narrow: Allows technically gifted players to improvise, with an emphasis on overloads in the half-spaces and aggressive tempo to disrupt static defences.

In Transition:

Roll It Out, Distribute Quickly, Counter, Counter-Press: Encourages swift transitions both defensively and offensively, building from the back and regaining the ball quickly after losing possession.

Out of Possession:

High Defensive Line, High Press, Much More Often, Prevent Short GK Distribution, Get Stuck In, Step Up More, Invite Crosses: High block pressing combined with aggressive ball winning. By inviting crosses, the tactic relies on dominant centre-backs and physical presence in the box to deal with aerial threats.

Formation & Roles
GK (SK-Defend): Sweeper Keeper for buildup and sweeping behind a high line.

FB (Attack): Both fullbacks are highly offensive, providing width, overlap, and stretching defences.

BPD (Defend): Ball-playing defenders maintain possession under pressure and occasionally launch progressive passes.

DM (Support): Double pivot for stability, ball-winning, and recycling possession. Mainoo and Ugarte offer energy and coverage.

IF (Attack): Rashford and Williams cut inside aggressively, looking to score as primary goal threats.

AM (Attack): Fernandes as central creator and secondary goalscorer, with license to roam and dictate play in the final third.

AF (Attack): Matheus Cunha as the main striker, pressing from the front and leading the attacking line.

Tactical Identity & Game Model
This system is built around suffocating opposition through possession and pressing, maximizing the attacking output of technical forwards while maintaining structural discipline in midfield. Fullbacks are vital for width, while the inverted wingers stretch and attack the space between fullbacks and centre-backs.

Results & Performance (Season 2024/25)
Premier League: 99 points (32 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses), 108 goals scored (best in the league), 33 conceded (fewest), 15 clean sheets.

Champions League: Finalist (vs Arsenal, season not yet finished in the screenshot).

FA Cup: Semi-finalist, knocked out by Man City.

Key Stats:

Most points per game, most goals, most shots for, fewest shots against.

Dominated xG and shot locations (central, penalty area).

Player Performance & Squad Utilization
Key Contributors:

Bruno Fernandes (AMC) — 28 goals, 7.51 avg rating (best player, creative hub)

Matheus Cunha (AF) — Top scorer, dynamic striker, effective pressing.

Fullbacks (Dorgu, Dalot/Livramento) — High involvement in attack and defence.

Both DMs (Mainoo/Ugarte) — Screen the backline, break up play, ensure transitions.

Squad Depth: Heavy rotation possible, injuries to key midfielders covered well.

Strengths
High-Scoring Attack: Massive output from all attacking roles; wingers and AMC consistently on the scoresheet.

Defensive Solidity: Despite the aggressive press, team conceded just 33 goals in 38 matches.

Transition Dominance: Quick regains and vertical play make it difficult for opponents to settle.

Squad Adaptability: Can maintain form even with rotation or injuries due to clearly defined roles.


High Line Exposure: Occasional susceptibility to balls in behind, especially versus quick, direct sides.

Discipline: Aggressive pressing and tackling can result in cards and suspensions over a long season.

Match Results Sample (Instant Result Only)
Strong wins vs rivals (Man City 3-1, Liverpool 3-1, Chelsea 1-0, Arsenal 3-1, 4-2).

Only three league defeats (including a narrow 1-2 vs Arsenal, 2-3 vs Villarreal in UCL).

Multiple goal margins in most matches; very few draws.

Recommended Usage
Plug-and-Play for any top-half team with technical players.

Works best with full squad depth for covering cards/injuries due to high intensity.

Ideal for players who want dominance in both xG and shot counts, with a focus on attacking football.

Conclusion
A high-octane, possession-based system that combines the best aspects of tiki-taka and aggressive pressing. It produces elite results both domestically and in Europe, with a proven track record in simulations. Suitable for managers who want both style and substance, with consistent top-level performance in all competitions.

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Season 2