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What number of The Reds players are you able to fit into your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , featuring a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are tracking for one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

For managers who held onto a portion of your AFCON free transfers , with the budget to spend by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield options should be your top priority.

The weekly selection is constructed based on present Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a 100 million pound budget, simulating activating a Free Hit.

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Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

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 brief dip after the absence of Gabriel, but they have secured two clean sheets over their last four matches and have nine so far with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Richarlison , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has not found the net in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere nine goals across eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable pick every week , possessing greater goal threat operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in his past four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far during a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 strikes this campaign, including a couple away from home. This is one of the safest shutout bet available.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

It would be a third consecutive and Alderete becoming a prime low-cost defender option. You can select him regularly in most games, given his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a key part at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team that has struggled in away matches – with just a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, potentially operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves representing an ideal time for it.

He has posted points across his past four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's current form demands attention.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a strike from minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched five goals over three matches, the French striker earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having 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