I won the premiership with Newcastle in my first season with only signing one player (Sebastian Giovinco) Also got to the Capital one cup final but lost to Stoke of all clubs!! About to start my 2nd season by building a squad good enough for the champs league with only 10mill to spend!!!
Try This!
On your 4-4-2 tactic... push your wingers up to advanced wingers. Set your strategy as attacking and style as very fluid.
let me know if this works.