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The quantity of The Reds selections can you fit into your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

For managers who held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the budget to spend after losing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield players should be the main consideration.

This team of the week is assembled according to current Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a 100 million pound budget, mirroring you were playing a one-week wildcard.

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Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a handsome score – supplemented by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a slight stumble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches , with nine already with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three home games this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the top defence in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Brighton side who have drawn a blank in their past two games.

The South Coast club have scored just nine strikes in eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a steady option every week , with greater offensive potential now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, which included two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Anfield players for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes in total, with only two away from home. It represents a very secure shutout prospect available.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding value defender option. Managers can field him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger responsibility at Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, United boast the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has been poor in away matches – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man may inherit a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and might operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return and a home match against Wolves presenting the prime time for it.

He has delivered returns across his past four games – two assists and one 'defcon' display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He's Villa's key attacker, with an ability to creating a goal with half a yard of room in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m