Some advice would be handy! Much appreciated.

Hi guys,

So I'm facing off with this team in the Cup (due to the stupid new format) which is 2 levels higher than me. His first team is generally of higher quality, and he plays with a really attacking formation. I lost the first leg 1-2 at home and will be looking to attack him tonight in my away leg.

He plays:

DL---DC---DC---DR
-----MC---MC-----
AML----AMC----AMR
---------ST---------

I've read the counter formation threads and I know 4-4-2 is the way to stop him. But I tried it in the first leg and it didn't work out so well. In fact, even though I was at home I barely edged possession at 54%.

Here's a screenshot of his team:
Attachment 3484

Any help would be appreciated.

you should play:
4-2(dmc)-3w-1(st) speed attacking, pressure on your half.
that's what arsenal did against bayern munchen and almost won. :)