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What number of The Reds players might you fit into your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured back-to-back wins , featuring a in-form striker in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with Wolves who are heading towards one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

Should you have kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the cash to spend by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield picks must be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is assembled based on current Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a £100m spending limit, simulating using a Free Hit.

A Look Back at The Previous Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) and the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a handsome 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

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Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a brief dip following an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two shutouts recently and have 9 to their name before half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Tottenham's forward and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple-up from the Gunners' backline.

They are the top defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have only managed 9 strikes in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid choice each gameweek and has greater goal threat since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Liverpool assets this week if possible.

Wolves drew another blank once again this season during Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, including two away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet prospect available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

That would mark a third consecutive , with Alderete establishing himself as the best budget defender option. You can field him with assurance in most games, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a significant role for Old Trafford in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side that has struggled on the road – with just one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, potentially feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a big haul and a home match against the struggling Wolves being a perfect opportunity for it.

He has delivered returns in three of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his xG is 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, with an ability to scoring a goal with the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea could be viewed as a difficult assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no rivalry for his place, and having bagged five goals over three matches, the French striker gets the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m