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A guide to the 4-4-2 formation

A guide to the 4-4-2 formation

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast · The Athletic

October 23, 202537m 38s

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Show Notes

This season there have been zero instances of teams starting with a 4-4-2 in the Premier League. 


In the late 2000s the majority of teams lined up in a 4-4-2 - but since then, that figure has been steadily dropping.


We find out why.


Host: Michael Bailey

With: Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and Michael Cox

Producer: Mike Stavrou


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