4-4-2 was my usual formation with ML and MR last season i started using AML and AMR as they were shadow strikers i usually leave instructions normal i like to press the whole pitch i would switch to the flanks if midfield is congested. but this season is weird no consistently lots of goals let in (espeshaly the last 20 mins) player ratings are low even when play well. i tried a 4-5-1 with counter and lost 4-0 to a team ( average 50 ) playing a 4-4-1-1 i was at home with +13 bonus. i dont use arrows because when i did on my 2 DC to stay back i consead more. sorry i dont understand how you write your formation down " (3N 1 2 2W 2/3N 1 3N 2W 1)"