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The quantity of The Reds players are you able to fit inside your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , with a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolves who are heading towards one of the worst top-flight seasons ever.

For managers who kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the budget to reinvest after losing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool options must be your top priority.

The team of the week is constructed according to present Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a £100m spending limit, as if using a Free Hit chip.

How Did The Previous Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a solid total – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defence

David Raya, the Gunners, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).

Arsenal's backline had a slight stumble following an injury to Gabriel, but they have recorded two shutouts recently , boasting nine to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the strongest defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have not found the net in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals from eight away games.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable option each gameweek , with more attacking upside now he is right-back.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points over his last four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Anfield players for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time this season during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes this campaign, including a couple away from home. It represents as safe a shutout prospect possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's better offensive form – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as a prime budget defender option. Managers can field him regularly across many fixtures, given his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a key responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

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

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has struggled away from home – with just one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man may assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul and a home match against the struggling Wolves being the prime scenario for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of his last four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a goal from minimal space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, but with him having a tricky fixture on the road this week, we are opting to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m