Captain Hugo Ekitike along with a Three-Pronged Gunners Backline – The FPL Squad for the Round

What number of The Reds players can you fit in your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , with a in-form forward in their French frontman going into a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are on course for one of the worst top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the budget to upgrade following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool players must be your top priority.

This team of the week is chosen based on current Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a 100 million pound spending limit, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did Our Recent Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a solid 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a slight stumble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two clean sheets recently , boasting 9 already with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has not found the net in two consecutive outings.

Brighton have a mere nine goals across eight away games.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable pick every week and has more goal threat operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points over his last four appearances, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again so far during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 strikes in total, including a couple on the road. It represents as safe a clean sheet bet possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

It would be their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as the best value defensive pick. Managers can start him confidently in most games, given his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, United boast the best xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has been poor in away matches – with just a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, potentially play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return , with a home match against Wolves presenting an ideal time for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across his last four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' form demands attention.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to producing a goal from minimal room in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with scored a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a tricky fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m