Football Manager 2018: 10 Tips & Secrets The Game Doesn't Tell You

5. Mix Up Your Corner And Set Piece Routines

Quality set pieces can be the difference between a draw and a defeat, or even a draw and a win, so it's alarming how many players neglect theirs in Football Manager.

FM18 puts extensive corner and free kick creation tools at your fingertips, so it's important to experiment with them, but vital to hone a number of different routines to avoid becoming predictable from deadball situations.

The bonus attributes to look out for when selecting your corner takers are crossing, technique and passing, while players who have 'curls ball' among their preferred moves can add a little something extra.

Look out for crossing, composure, long shots, passing, technique and concentration among free kick takers, along with 'curls ball' or 'hits free kicks with power' as preferred moves.

The wealth of options for refining your set pieces are almost endless, but the most important thing is mastering more than one routine so your free kicks and corners will throw the opposition off.