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The quantity of The Reds assets are you able to fit in your squad this week?

The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs , featuring a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolves that are heading towards one of the worst Premier League seasons ever.

If you've kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the funds to upgrade following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield options must be the primary focus.

The team of the week is chosen according to present FPL prices to fit within a £100m budget, mirroring using a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Our Recent Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a solid score – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence had a slight stumble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two clean sheets recently , boasting 9 already before half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged from the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in two consecutive outings.

Brighton have scored just 9 goals across eight matches on the road.

Timber continues to be a steady option every week , possessing greater attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, including a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time this season in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just nine goals all season, including two on the road. That makes this one of the safest clean sheet opportunity imaginable.

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

Despite Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure their third in a row and 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.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a key role for Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Recently, United boast the highest xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has struggled in away matches – managing a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul and a home match versus the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal time for it.

Wirtz has posted points across four recent fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of creating a strike from the smallest space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, and having bagged five goals in three games, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m