Captain Ekitike along with a Triple Gunners Backline – The FPL Team of the Week

What number of Liverpool selections might you fit into your lineup for this round?

The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs , with a red-hot striker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolves that are on course for an abysmal top-flight seasons ever.

If you've kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the funds to reinvest after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool picks ought to be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is chosen based on present FPL costs to comply with a £100m budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a handsome total – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence had a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 to their name with less than the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three home games campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defence in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a steady option every week and has more attacking upside now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 goals all season, including two on the road. That makes this a very secure clean sheet opportunity available.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime value defender option. You can select him confidently across many fixtures, due to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Recently, United have generated the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team who have been poor on the road – managing a single victory in their last seven.

Mount could well inherit many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, and could feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a big haul , with a home match versus the struggling Wolves being an ideal time for it.

He has posted points across his past four games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak demands attention.

He is Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a goal with minimal room inside the area.

An away trip at Chelsea may appear a difficult assignment, but Villa have won there in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, but because he has a tougher away game this week, I'm willing to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m