Deep Lying Playmaker or Defensive Midfielder?

[Alfred Volks]

I'm managing Arsenal and normally use a 4-3-3.
At the midfield, i use a DM (Bender/Javi Martinez), DLP (Ramsey/Wilshere) and AP (Ozil/Carzola).
**2 good players for each position**

I often dominate games with that formation, but not when playing away against big teams who use 4-4-1-1/ 4-4-2
But i've realized when i change from a DM to a DLP[d] and DLP to a BBM or CM, I coast thru' those tough matches.

Question, what has changed tactically?

 

[miitchh]

Playmaker roles other than in AMC seem useless this year. You want those midfielders moving into channels, getting into the box and scoring goals.

 

[Milleg9]

I would disagree I think DLP and RP works pending what you are asking them to do E.G if your instructions are counter and Direct there is bigger chance the game will pass these players by.