Claudio Ranieri's 4-2-3-1 (Roma 2009/2010)

Hello everyone, I want to share with you my tactical emulation of Claudio Ranieri’s Roma 2009/2010 4-2-3-1, which led me to win an unexpected Premier League title after taking over Manchester United mid-season, when they were tenth in the table and as many as 18 points behind first-place Manchester City. In this article, I will only post the results achieved from the moment I took charge halfway through the season.

The tactic is very solid and simple. If you are a fan of possession-based football, this tactic may not be for you, and it is not a dominant system. However, I tested it and achieved excellent results, winning almost every match. In the Champions League, we were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Manchester City, while in the FA Cup we were knocked out by Sunderland in the third round. In any case, I hope you like this tactic! Below you will find the results, the in-possession and out-of-possession setup, the final standings, and a video with all the goals scored since my arrival at Manchester United. One small note: the game is about 10 years ahead, so you will see many regen players.

The FM26 Tactic and results