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What number of The Reds assets might you fit into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolves currently on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns in history.

Should you have kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the funds to spend by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield players ought to be your top priority.

The team of the week is assembled using current FPL valuations to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, as if using a one-week wildcard.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the selection to a handsome total – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

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Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline experienced a minor wobble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets recently , boasting nine so far before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

Not only are they the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Brighton team who have not found the net in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a reliable option each gameweek and has more goal threat operating as right-back.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time this season during a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just 9 strikes all season, with only two on the road. It represents as safe a clean sheet prospect available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark their third consecutive , with Alderete establishing himself as a prime value defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly in most games, due to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger role at Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, United registered the highest expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side that has struggled in away matches – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return , with a home match versus Wolves representing a perfect time for it.

He has posted points in three out of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution display.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

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

He's Villa's main goal threat, who can creating a goal with minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea could be viewed as a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no competition for his place, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker earns the captain's armband this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, however because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, the choice is to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m