I am currently in level 10 and have played 10 league games to date, losing 4 and drawing 1 with 5 wins. This is frustrating given that I have the strongest team in the league by far. I am playing the same formation / tactics that I have played for the previous 9 seasons where I was winning the leagues easily more often than not. Last season I ended up second with a 24-0-2 record and won the Champions League.
This season I am currently 7th in the table and am struggling for league form. The odd thing is in the cup I always play my second string and I have won every game in that, I beat a team much better than me earlier today 1-3 away from home and we were both watching. I have also won all my champions league games too, and have even played 2 of these with my second string.
My formation is 4-4-2 with red arrows on ML/MR. Attacking focus, mixed passing, whole pitch pressing, down flanks, counters, no offside.
I am baffled as to why I am suddenly struggling. I even struggle against teams playing 4-4-2 in my league who are much weaker! I'll post some results / formations for more info.
Any help would be appreciated