The higher up you go in the Divisions, the worse the gameplay gets. Didn't play, or want to play, enough to get to the weekend league, but I would guess it would be 4321, with all defenders and midfielders deep and on stay back, with three pacey forwards, probably Sane at LF, PotM Lucas at RF. They'll certainly always defend by only controlling the central CM, and when the AI steals possession, probably after closing down a dodgy first touch, they'll drive a pass forward in the direction of the front three and just try and through ball it to another attacker. Played a guy that did this all game yesterday. He finished with below 50% pass accuracy and 32% possession. I went 1-0 down after my standing tackle bounced perfectly for him, but luckily managed to get an 85th and 89th minute winner. Was a tragic match.

People are definitely learning how things work, and it'll be downhill from here as every match becomes exactly the same.

On a brighter note, an hour ago I completed the Tough hybrid SBC that gives the mega pack. Wasn't quite sure what an earth was happening as a silver looking board appeared. But then Shearer walked out! My first packed icon ever!

Hate it.

I was actually one of the few who really enjoyed 18.  Had a great team, and enjoyed the gameplay. 
Hate the fact that every version of FIFA reaches an 'end'. 
How many times do EA need to re-invent the game of football?

Early days, but find 19 to be simply awful. 

First touch is shocking on pretty much every player, so possession is constantly lost.
Nicely timed interceptions ultimately are flawed, due to the loose first touch simply returning the ball to your opponent.

And some have already found how to exploit the game mechanics..
Every other opponent I face is simply over running me in attack with 6 or 8 men flooding forward, whilst having two banks of 4 in defence when I try to counter.  Go figure?

Played 18 last night.  'nuff said.

Yeah TWS - there are some great things about it - may I never again see 10+ goal games!

But I do think too that like you say, won't be long before a YT-er gets hold of exploits. The finesse from outside the box is already over powered - especially with those players that have the finesse shot trait.

I will start playing this Friday and hopefully they don't patch.......

Are u playing in ps or xbox?

Another question: did you upgrade the names?

Hey Glad. Yep, on PS so upgraded the names - I've got a quick guide if you want that. Does make it heaps better!

Decided PS for that reason and that the general thought is 4:1 PS vs XB players. But even still, was matching with people all over & unfortunately it's not an enjoyable exercise.