Skipper Ekitike and a Three-Pronged Gunners Backline – The FPL Team of the Week

How many Liverpool selections can you squeeze inside your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with a struggling Wolves side currently tracking for an abysmal Premier League seasons ever.

For managers who held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the cash to spend following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield picks should be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is assembled according to present FPL costs to stay under a £100m cap, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the team to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a brief dip following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two clean sheets recently and have 9 so far with less than half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the strongest defence statistically, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in their past two matches.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a solid choice every week and has greater goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

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

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if possible.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion this season in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes this campaign, including a couple away from home. That makes this a very secure clean sheet prospect imaginable.

Omar Alderete, Sunderland, £4m – vs Leeds United (H).

Even with the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime low-cost defensive pick. You can field him confidently in most games, given his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team that has been poor on the road – managing one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and could play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting a perfect time for it.

He has delivered returns in three out of his past four games – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's talisman, who can creating a goal from minimal room inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a tough proposition, but Villa have won there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having notched five goals over three matches, the French striker earns the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, but with him having a tricky away game in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m