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How many The Reds selections are you able to fit into your lineup for this round?

The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs , with a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolves who are on course for a historically poor Premier League seasons in history.

Should you have retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the cash to spend following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool options must be your top priority.

The team of the week is constructed according to latest FPL prices to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

How Did Last Week's Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence had a slight stumble following an injury to Gabriel, but they have recorded two shutouts recently , boasting 9 to their name with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Brighton side who have not found the net in their last two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 strikes across eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a reliable pick each gameweek , possessing greater attacking upside operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Anfield assets this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time in 17 games in a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have only managed 9 goals this campaign, with only a couple on the road. This is one of the safest clean sheet prospect imaginable.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

That would mark their third consecutive , with Alderete becoming an outstanding value defender option. You can start him confidently in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger part for Old Trafford in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the highest xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has been poor in away matches – with just one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, 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 major point return and a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves being an ideal opportunity for it.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, and his xG is 0.88.

Morgan Rogers, Villa, £7.2m – vs the Blues (A).

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can producing a goal from minimal space inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea might seem a tough proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, and having notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, however because he has a tougher away game this week, we are opting to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m