thejoshster
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Did you like the pun? 
In all my hours of FM I have never managed an unbeatable season so I thought it was time to change that
So I'm going to try and beat Arsenal's amazing record of 49 games unbeaten (36 wins) I have used the lfc marshall transfer update and will be playing as arsenal.
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I will be playing as Thierry Henry a pinnacle player of the invincible's (which I still cant spell)
Keeping morale high throughout is imperative, so motivating and level of discipline have to be on 20, while tactician coaches and technique are also hard to find so I put them on 20 as well
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Training I revamp the coaches at arsenal, most of them are actually quite good but I need specialisation for this to work every category has 4 stars.
I also go on the team report and notice that our worst attribute is strength so I will be focusing general training on fitness with the rest on match tactics (untill they learn it at least).
The tactic I spent ages deciding how I was going to set up my team.
In the end I decided that Arsenal's biggest strength was its pace in our attacking players, and our best attribute according to the team report is work rate which I found ironic this idea that all the lads work really hard but aren't fit enough to pull it off
So I decide to go an attacking mentality, flexible team shape, high tempo, direct passing and closing down much more. The logic is that players like sanchez and walcott will be able to run at them quickly using the strength in pace and everyone will keep pressure with the closing down tactic. However my defensive unit will be mainly focusing on their defensive duties as I don't trust them enough to do a job pressing forward. Oh yea Im playing 4-2-3-1 with a defensive midfielder.
So then the moment you've all been waiting for transfers!
I didn't want to make too many changes not only for team cohesion but I want this to be a recognisable arsenal side for the most part anyway.
Looking at their squad like I knew before hand anyway what arsenal needed which was 3 signings. A striker, A defensive midfielder and a centre back.
I put the expectation to win the premiership so we have money to spend.
So first off striker obviously the position that's going to cost the most makes sense to look first.
With all the talk of benzema I figured I should take a look, just like in real life he's not interested.
After a quick look the only upgrade on giroud who was available and interested was ...
Higuain! (50m)
and despite interest from chelsea and man u we got him here granted he's on loads but he's quality I mean
finishing 17, composure 16, off the ball 18, acceleration and strength 14. He is my 2014 henry
Next up defensive midfielder there were 3 choice all very similar lars bender, sven bender and luis gustavo. I went for Lars Bender, his work rate is 20 and aggression a little lower while and he's slightly better defensively which is what I want wanted.
His arrival means artera and flamini aren't needed so out they go brining in just enough money to bring in my third and final signing a centre back.
Matt Hummels!
He'll fit in well with the german lads not the quickest of players but playing along side Koscielny should conter-act that.
My plan is to rotate as little as possible for the league whilst cup competitions and champions league aren't a priority I will try and stay competitive in them.
So then let me introduce the eleven that will hopefully be the new invincibles!
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My only concern is the defence are debuchy and gibbs good enough? time will tell but a pretty good XI if I dont say so myself.
Gibbs gets the go ahead over monreal there about the same and besides its nice too have another english lad in there I've only got 2 in the starting line up!
In all my hours of FM I have never managed an unbeatable season so I thought it was time to change that
So I'm going to try and beat Arsenal's amazing record of 49 games unbeaten (36 wins) I have used the lfc marshall transfer update and will be playing as arsenal.
View attachment 230754
I will be playing as Thierry Henry a pinnacle player of the invincible's (which I still cant spell)
Keeping morale high throughout is imperative, so motivating and level of discipline have to be on 20, while tactician coaches and technique are also hard to find so I put them on 20 as well
View attachment 230753
View attachment 230752
Training I revamp the coaches at arsenal, most of them are actually quite good but I need specialisation for this to work every category has 4 stars.
I also go on the team report and notice that our worst attribute is strength so I will be focusing general training on fitness with the rest on match tactics (untill they learn it at least).
The tactic I spent ages deciding how I was going to set up my team.
In the end I decided that Arsenal's biggest strength was its pace in our attacking players, and our best attribute according to the team report is work rate which I found ironic this idea that all the lads work really hard but aren't fit enough to pull it off
So I decide to go an attacking mentality, flexible team shape, high tempo, direct passing and closing down much more. The logic is that players like sanchez and walcott will be able to run at them quickly using the strength in pace and everyone will keep pressure with the closing down tactic. However my defensive unit will be mainly focusing on their defensive duties as I don't trust them enough to do a job pressing forward. Oh yea
Im playing 4-2-3-1 with a defensive midfielder.So then the moment you've all been waiting for transfers!
I didn't want to make too many changes not only for team cohesion but I want this to be a recognisable arsenal side for the most part anyway.
Looking at their squad like I knew before hand anyway what arsenal needed which was 3 signings. A striker, A defensive midfielder and a centre back.
I put the expectation to win the premiership so we have money to spend.
So first off striker obviously the position that's going to cost the most makes sense to look first.
With all the talk of benzema I figured I should take a look, just like in real life he's not interested.
After a quick look the only upgrade on giroud who was available and interested was ...
Higuain! (50m)
and despite interest from chelsea and man u we got him here granted he's on loads but he's quality I mean
finishing 17, composure 16, off the ball 18, acceleration and strength 14. He is my 2014 henry
Next up defensive midfielder there were 3 choice all very similar lars bender, sven bender and luis gustavo. I went for Lars Bender, his work rate is 20 and aggression a little lower while and he's slightly better defensively which is what I want wanted.
His arrival means artera and flamini aren't needed so out they go brining in just enough money to bring in my third and final signing a centre back.
Matt Hummels!
He'll fit in well with the german lads not the quickest of players but playing along side Koscielny should conter-act that.
My plan is to rotate as little as possible for the league whilst cup competitions and champions league aren't a priority I will try and stay competitive in them.
So then let me introduce the eleven that will hopefully be the new invincibles!
View attachment 230737
My only concern is the defence are debuchy and gibbs good enough? time will tell but a pretty good XI if I dont say so myself.
Gibbs gets the go ahead over monreal there about the same and besides its nice too have another english lad in there I've only got 2 in the starting line up!
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