I cannot really help but share my opinions. In last few seasons, my teams did not very poorly play, but they played very inconsistently especially in all 1st half seasons. But my teams usually finish strongly and climbed up to at least top 5 in league. I believe that a stable formation and startup players can help improving performances. In last season, because of difficulties in purchasing new players, my squad is even more stable. Eventually both my teams had its best performances in many years.

I just insist not paying (Hope Nordeus don't notice this) and only get a few tokens or packs through watching videos if it is convenient to me.