Is it me or is it that counter formations don't seem to work as effective any more?

[herdo]

i went 4-5-1 v yesterday and only won 2 - 0. Im playing 4-4-2 classic today, ill go with my usual 4-1-2-1-2 narrow diamond n see how i get on, ill keep u posted

[Trella]

but just a question !!

4-4-1-1 (normal mentality, force counter attacks, short pass)

how efficient is this formation now ????