ManUtd League (Attacking 3-4-3/3-2-4-1)

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Formation & Shape
Base Formation: 3-2-4-1 (plays as 3-4-3 in attack)

Mentality: Attacking

Tactical Style: Custom Control Possession
Striker: Sesko (Pressing Forward - Support)

Wide Forwards: De Ketelaere (IF-Support, Left), Fernandes (IF-Support, Right)

Volantes: Mainoo (A), Stiller (A)

Wingbacks: Gomez (CWB-Attack, Left), Vanderson (CWB-Attack, Right)

Centre-Backs: Schlotterbeck (WCB-Defend, Left), De Ligt (CD-Defend), Geertruida (WCB-Defend, Right)

Keeper: Onana (Sweeper Keeper-Attack)

Player Instructions
Attackers
Sesko (PF-S): Hold up ball, close down more, move into channels

IFs (De Ketelaere & Fernandes): Sit narrower, roam from position, get further forward, cut inside

Midfield
Volantes: Both play aggressively, support attack, cover wide

CWB (Gomez/Vanderson): Get further forward, cross from byline, roam

Defence
WCBs (Schlotterbeck/Geertruida): Dribble less, stay wider, standard defensive PIs

CD (De Ligt): Standard

SK (Onana): Distribute quickly, roll out, take risks, sweep high line
Team Instructions
In Possession
Shorter Passing

Low Crosses

Run at Defence

Play Down the Left

Focus Play Down the Right

Higher Tempo

Narrow attacking width

In Transition
Roll It Out (GK)

Distribute Quickly

Counter

Counter-Press

Out of Possession
Much Higher Defensive Line

High Press

Prevent Short GK Distribution

Stay On Feet

Stop Crosses

Key Tactical Philosophy
Relentless Pressing: Press high, force errors, win the ball back early.

Wingback Overloads: Wide CB + CWB combinations stretch defences and support overloads.

Central Compactness: Double Volantes protect CBs, join attack, and recycle play.

Fluid Attacks: Inside Forwards cut inside and combine with striker and advancing wingbacks.

Numerical Advantage: Always 3 at the back, so minimal counter threat.

Results & Proof
Premier League Champions: 1st Place, 88 Points (11 clear of 2nd)

Goals Scored: 97 (most in league)

Best Defence: Joint best, 34 conceded

Top Stats: Highest attendance, top assist-maker, most passes, most shots, most possession (60%).

Player Form: 6+ players averaging over 7.10 rating.

Key Absentees covered: Tactic is robust even with injuries (see squad depth).

Who Is This Tactic For?
Teams with strong technical CMs/DMs, fast wingbacks, and at least 1 pacey forward

Plug & Play for big clubs (Man Utd, City, PSG, Bayern, etc.)

Smaller teams can adapt by switching mentality to Positive and WBs to Support

Tweaks & Tips
If conceding on counters, switch CWB (Attack) to Support, or lower the defensive line by one notch.

Against park-the-bus teams, use “Work Ball Into Box” and “Be More Expressive.”

To see out a lead, sub one IF for a Wide Midfielder (Support) and switch to Positive.