I am currently managing Newcastle with an attacking 4-2-2-2 formation.
GK
DR DC DC DL
MC(1) MC(2)
AMR AML
ST(3) ST(4)
(1) Use a defensive-style CM here, in a held back role
(2) Use a Attacking)-style CM, more like a playmaker stlye
(3) Target Man, hold up ball
(4) Fast Striker
works well for me, especially in Championship, pace destroys most of the teams.