Max out creative freedom and use long f-arrows to the goal line.
To make any tactic work, you need the right personnel. These players were "broken" in FM07 and grew into superstars: How To Play FM07: Tactical Design and Management Strategy
Here is a custom tactic synthesized from the top forums of 2007 (The SI Forums, Sortitoutsi, FMBritain). This tactic works for .
Before discussing formations, understand the non-negotiable: are overpowered. A striker with 18+ pace and 10 finishing will outscore a slow poacher with 20 finishing. Your entire tactical setup should aim to get fast players into space behind the opposition's back line.
Provides a crowded midfield that is difficult for AI to bypass. Use a "sitter" at DM to link defense and midfield, and an attacking playmaker at AMC.