It feels almost like if you have a sole striker, you are losing all the time. Try 3-1-2-2w-2. It is a form of V but with two strikers.
As for me, I am sticking with 4-4-2 as much as possible this season. I have a great DMC who is in full power training now for next season if the V comes back. I will try the 3-1-2-2w-2 and see what happens. but the next formation that I am playing after 4-4-2 is 4-1-3w-2. I will let you know how that goes. ALWAY KEEP TWO STRIKERS AT LEAST.