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How many Liverpool assets might you accommodate into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs and boast a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are heading towards a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

Should you have retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the cash to upgrade by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool options should be your top priority.

This team of the week is constructed using latest FPL costs to fit within a 100 million pound budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Last Week's Squad?

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 selection to a respectable score – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League 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 brief dip following an injury to Gabriel, yet they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting 9 already with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Richarlison and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple selection on the Gunners' defence.

They are the top defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has not found the net in their last two games.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 strikes in eight away games.

Timber remains a steady pick each gameweek , with increased goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, including a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time so far in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals this campaign, with only two on the road. That makes this as safe a shutout bet possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be a third consecutive , with Alderete becoming an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. Managers can field him confidently in most games, given his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a significant responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team that has not excelled on the road – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount may assume many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul and a home match versus Wolves being the prime time for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three of four recent fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's talisman, who can creating a strike from half a yard of space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won there in two of the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike receives the captain's armband this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a more difficult fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m