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What number of Liverpool assets can you fit in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

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

For managers who held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the budget to reinvest by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield picks ought to be the main consideration.

The ideal squad is chosen based on latest FPL prices to comply with a £100m cap, simulating using a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a respectable total – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

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Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two shutouts in their past four , with 9 already with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward and a late 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.

Not only are they the top defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Brighton team that has failed to score in two consecutive games.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes in eight away games.

Timber remains a steady choice each gameweek , with increased offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time this season during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have only managed nine goals in total, with only two on the road. This is a very secure shutout prospect available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can select him confidently in most games, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant responsibility at Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, United boast the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side who have been poor on the road – managing a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score and a home match versus Wolves being the prime time for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three out of four recent games – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form is impossible to ignore.

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

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

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, but because he has a more difficult fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m