Skipper Hugo Ekitike along with a Triple Arsenal Backline – The FPL Team of the Week

What number of The Reds assets can you squeeze in your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , with a red-hot striker in their French frontman going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards a historically poor Premier League seasons on record.

Should you have held onto a few of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the cash to spend following the injury to the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks ought to be your top priority.

This ideal squad is chosen according to latest Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a £100m cap, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman led the team to a solid total – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence suffered a slight stumble after the absence of Gabriel, yet they've secured two clean sheets recently , boasting 9 so far with less than half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the top defence in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they face a Brighton side that has not found the net in two consecutive games.

Brighton have scored just 9 strikes from eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a steady choice every week , possessing greater goal threat now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in his past four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again so far during Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals this campaign, with only two away from home. It represents a very secure clean sheet opportunity possible.

Omar Alderete, Sunderland, £4m – vs Leeds United (H).

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

It would be their third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding low-cost defender option. You can field him with assurance in most games, given his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a bigger role at Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team that has not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount may take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul , with a home match against the struggling Wolves being an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three of his past four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of producing a goal from minimal room inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, although with him having a tricky fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m