vs. cpu on 6*
sounds crazy, but let your cpu defenders do most of the work. no need to keep holding the :square: (2nd player pressure). just press when the opposition ball carrier comes within range of your cpu controlled defender. the only time i try to :x: tackle &/or :circle: slide-tackle is with a forward or a midfielder. if my cursor is on one of my defenders, i quickly try to :L1: toggle back to a midfielder or forward, so i can apply proper 2nd player pressure. if my team doesn't have possession of the ball, i will only control a defender directly as a last resort. use :R1: sparingly, when defending. don't rush in, just jockey the opposition until within range to use :square:.
on 6* i'm having alot of success with this defending technique. or is it because i'm using ACMilan in ML? anyways, when defending, WE8 is like a chinese finger puzzle. the harder you try and struggle, the harder it is to get out.