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What number of The Reds assets are you able to fit inside your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are on course for one of the worst top-flight seasons in history.

If you've held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the funds to upgrade after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield options must be the main consideration.

The team of the week is constructed according to current FPL prices to fit within a 100 million pound spending limit, as if activating a one-week wildcard.

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Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) and the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the team to a handsome total – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

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Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches and have nine already with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

Not only are they the best defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have scored just nine goals from eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a steady choice each gameweek , with greater goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the tenth occasion this season during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes this campaign, including two on the road. That makes this as safe a shutout opportunity possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

It would be their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as the best budget defensive pick. You can select him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant part at Old Trafford in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Recently, United have generated the highest xG in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team who have struggled on the road – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may assume many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves being a perfect opportunity for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of his past four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's key attacker, with an ability to scoring a goal from the smallest room in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike earns the captaincy this week.

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 for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m