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It looks like you’re referencing a very specific Football Manager (or similar management sim) tactic file: .

: During this time, Arsenal was going through a phase under coach Arsène Wenger. The team did have successful periods, and there were instances where they went unbeaten in certain matches or periods.

The user who tested this tactic posted a screenshot: Goals for: 101. Goals against: 19. The “unbeaten” claim was real.

: Avoid overusing the "Close Down" OI, as it can pull your players out of position and create gaps. Instead, use OIs to tight-mark dangerous AMCs or show players onto their weaker foot.

The focal point of the tactic. The central striker is often set as a deep-lying forward to link play, while the two flanking strikers exploit the space created. Defensive Engineering: The "Nike" System

Recommended to be set to Minimum to maximize the effectiveness of the narrow formation. Player Requirements

The tactic was tested and released with in October 2009 (in-game season 2009/10). Arsenal’s squad was ideal because: