Is it possible to move this thread over there?
I started with my FM22 tactic which was working well back then: a 4-3-3 with an advanced forward, inverted wingers with stay wide instructions, and mezzale or CMs on attack. From that I've done many tweaks to formation/roles, with little luck.
I think I just found a promising tweak, though: use one of the 8s as an Advanced Playmaker.