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What number of Liverpool assets can you accommodate inside your squad this week?

The Merseyside club have secured back-to-back wins , featuring a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolves who are heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

If you've kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the cash to upgrade after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield picks should be your top priority.

The weekly selection is constructed based on current FPL costs to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, mirroring activating a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) and the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a respectable score – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, however, they've recorded two shutouts in their past four and have nine so far with less than half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three home games campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

They are the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have not found the net in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have only managed nine goals in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a steady option each gameweek and has increased offensive potential 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).

Managers would love six Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again this season in a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have only managed 9 goals this campaign, with only a couple on the road. This is as safe a clean sheet opportunity possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding value defender option. You can start him with assurance in most games, given his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key responsibility for Old Trafford in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United registered the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has been poor on the road – with just a single victory in seven.

Mount is likely to assume many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score and a home match against Wolves being a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points in three of four recent fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, and his xG is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to creating a goal with the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea may appear a challenging assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with scored a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the captaincy for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a more difficult away game in this round, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m