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The quantity of Liverpool assets are you able to fit in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs , with a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

For managers who held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the funds to reinvest after losing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield players ought to be the main consideration.

The team of the week is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League prices to comply with a 100 million pound budget, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

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Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a handsome score – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Raya, Arsenal, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton (H).

Arsenal's defence had a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , with nine already with less than half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) & Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), Arsenal – vs Brighton (H).

This week features a triple-up from the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the top defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they face a Brighton side who have not found the net in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals across eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a steady choice every week , possessing more goal threat operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Anfield players this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes all season, including a couple on the road. This is a very secure clean sheet bet available.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure their third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as a prime budget defensive pick. You can start him with assurance in most games, thanks to his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant part at Old Trafford in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team boast the highest xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team that has struggled on the road – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, potentially feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul and a home match versus Wolves being a perfect time for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points across four recent fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

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

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can scoring a goal from minimal room inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have won there twice during recent years.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having notched five goals over three matches, the French striker earns the captain's armband this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, but with him having a tricky fixture on the road this week, the choice is to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m