By the way, how can 4-1-4-1 counter 4-3-3, when 4-1-2N-2W-1 is countered by 4-3-3? 4-1-2N-2W-1 is the same as 4-1-4-1 at the back but with more offensive players on the front sides. In fact, 4-1-2N-2W-1 should have caused more problems to 4-3-3, especially in the final third of the pitch.