Arteta's 433 FM26 Tactics! | 67% Possession | Prem Winning

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OVERVIEW

Overview

This 4-3-3 tactical system focuses on sustained possession, structured positioning, and territorial dominance. The approach is built around controlling matches through intelligent build-up play, maintaining compact spacing, and consistently progressing into dangerous areas with purpose rather than rushing attacks.

Across testing, the tactic delivered excellent possession numbers, averaging around 67% possession, while still producing strong attacking output at approximately 3.8 goals per game.

Key Features

Strong focus on ball retention and control

Consistent territorial dominance

Structured midfield control

Reliable attacking movement without sacrificing defensive responsibility

Well-balanced for long-term saves

Tactic Testing

Testing Scope: Full competitive season

Competitions: Domestic league + domestic cups

Season Outcome: Premier League title

Points Total: 101 points

Goals: Around 3.8 per game

Key Match Highlights:

3–1 win vs Liverpool

3–0 win vs Manchester United

TACTIC

Testing was carried out using a 70/30 split between holiday and manual play. The majority of league fixtures were holidayed for consistency, while cup matches and key league games were played manually.

Set pieces and training were handled in the same way as in my long-term livestream saves, with no testing-specific optimisation.

A rotation of three closely related variants was used throughout the season. These were small tweaks of the base tactic designed to suit different game states and opposition approaches, reflecting realistic long-term save usage rather than reliance on a single static setup.

FINAL NOTES

I’m Josh Daly, a full-time Football Manager content creator, working with the game on a daily basis. Because this is my full-time role, I spend 12–14 hours a day on Football Manager across testing, livestream saves, tactical development, and content production.

I have 40,000+ YouTube subscribers, have worked on the FMScout YouTube channel for over two years, and currently support a community of 7,000+ Patreon members — the largest Patreon page dedicated to Football Manager content. This demonstrates the loyalty and trust people have in my work.

The tactics I share here are built and tested using the same approach I apply to my long-term saves and live content, not one-off simulations.

I’m proud of the community around my work and the level of discussion it creates, and I’m always open to constructive feedback and genuine tactical debate.

If you have any questions or tactical issues, feel free to message me on any of my socials listed above.