🔗 Share this article

What number of The Reds selections can you accommodate in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs , with a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are on course for an abysmal Premier League campaigns on record.

Should you have retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the cash to reinvest following the injury to the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield options ought to be your top priority.

This team of the week is assembled according to current Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a 100 million pound budget, as if using a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , alongside the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a handsome score – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defence

David Raya, the Gunners, goalkeeper, £6m – vs Brighton (H).

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two clean sheets in their past four , boasting 9 already before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) and Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), the Gunners – vs the Seagulls (H).

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the top defence in FPL, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team who have drawn a blank in their last two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a steady pick each gameweek and has increased goal threat operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, including a pair of shutouts.

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, £5.9m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again so far during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have only managed nine strikes in total, with only a couple away from home. This is one of the safest clean sheet bet imaginable.

Omar Alderete, the Black Cats, £4m – vs Leeds (H).

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete establishing himself as a prime budget defender option. You can start him confidently in most games, given his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

Mason Mount, United, £5.9m – vs Newcastle United (H).

Mount will likely assume a bigger responsibility for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have been poor on the road – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount could well inherit many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and could feature in the number 10 role.

Florian Wirtz, the Reds, £8.1m – vs Wolves (H).

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score and a home match versus the struggling Wolves being the prime scenario for it.

He has delivered returns in three of four recent games – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa, £7.2m – vs Chelsea (A).

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a goal from half a yard of room inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a tough proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

Hugo Ekitike (Captain), the Reds, £8.9m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike earns the captaincy this week.

Erling Haaland, Manchester City, £15.1m – vs Forest (A).

It is unthinkable to omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, the choice is to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m