I think the key here is long passes and playing the ball behind the defensive midfield.
I would use a 4-3(N)-3 or a 4-1-3(W)-2, no arrows. If you have a really strong DMC that's a playmaker, then try using the 4-1-3(W)-2.

-------ST-------
-----------------
-ML---MC---MR-
------DMC------
-DL-DC-DC-DR-
-------GK-------

No specific orders apart from long passing through the middle.