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The quantity of Liverpool assets can you accommodate in your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a in-form attacker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for an abysmal top-flight campaigns in history.

For managers who held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the funds to reinvest by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks should be the primary focus.

This team of the week is chosen using latest FPL valuations to fit within a £100m budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

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Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a respectable score – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble following the absence of Gabriel, however, they've recorded two shutouts in their past four and have nine to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three matches at home this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

They are the top defence statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two games.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals across eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a steady option each gameweek , possessing greater goal threat operating as right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again so far in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes in total, including a couple away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can field him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, United have generated the highest xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team who have struggled in away matches – with just a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and might play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves representing an ideal time for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, with an ability to producing a strike from minimal space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground twice during recent years.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, and having scored a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker receives the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, but with him having a more difficult away game in this round, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m