svonn
My most up-to-date PVP version of the 3-4-3.
A couple of minor adjustments like underlapping L/R and cutting inside with both wingbacks
Slightly adjusted version that appears to work well in most leagues
Version with defensive mentality
Playing around with low-block tactics
Typical meta tactical settings. Tried to imitate the roles of the IF for the IW role. Let's see how much this decreases the performance.
Adding Underlap, pass into space, get stuck in and invite crosses
Working on tactics that don't use DMs / tripple strikers that work well in PVP. This version worked as well in various PVP scenarios as some of my other three at the back systems. Might not be optimal for these test cases, as it doesn't have the "Invite Crosses", "Get Stuck In" and "Pass into space" stuff turned on, which usually benefits the results here (but not so much in PVP).
Looks a bit crazy, but since HBs are essentially a "reverse Libero", it's really not that far from the 3-4-3 with libero. Even stronger in the offensive, but will concede a lot.
This time using the very successful libero version as basis. Instead of having the middle CD move forward, he will stay back now. Consequently, we don't want to enforce buildup through a libero.
Test run got extremely unlucky, easily #1 in the xG table, but hey, that's FM.
Remove some TIs and PIs that don't seem to have a big impact when tested individually.
A balanced variation of the Svonnstem 3-4-3 Libero Mid Focus tactic, let's see if this conceeds a bit less.
I can recall that in previous iterations of the test leagues, the AI teams had names like "Best 4-2-3-1 AI tactic" or something of that sorts. When testing this tactic:

https://fm-arena.com/thread/12012-svonnstem-3-4-3-libero-mid-focus/

It seems to struggle quite a lot versus AI Team 1, while being very good against the others. I'm now wondering which tactic this specific AI is using. I was not successful searching the site for this info, can someone (I guess @Zippo?) tell me which one that is? Also, is this test db available somewhere? I would love to get a three-at-the-back system in the 4-stars-range :)
A version with PFs that are instructed to keep track of the opposing FBs
The Libero shouldn't move out of position as much and plays slightly safer passes. Also focus the build-up more on the Libero + 2x VOLs, this allows the WBs to move more freely on their wings. KoS appears to be working better with great stikers, although I suspect in these test cases, they might work better on PF.
Testing how well tactics similar to the meta perform as 2x CM version
Variation with PF and supporting libero
A version using a libero which performed pretty well in PvP scenarios
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Variation VI