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What number of The Reds assets might you squeeze in your lineup this week?

The Merseyside club are coming off back-to-back wins , with a in-form striker in their French frontman going into a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently heading towards a historically poor top-flight campaigns on record.

If you've retained a few of your AFCON transfers , and possess the budget to upgrade following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool options ought to be the primary focus.

This team of the week is assembled using current Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a £100m spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit.

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Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a handsome total – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

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Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble following the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 already with less than the campaign's midpoint played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

They are the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side who have not found the net in their past two matches.

Brighton have scored just 9 goals in eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a steady choice every week , possessing greater attacking upside operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time this season during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have only managed nine goals in total, including a couple on the road. This is as safe a shutout prospect possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent offensive form – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

It would be a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. You can field him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a significant role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, United boast the best xG in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount could well inherit a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and could feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score , with a home match versus the struggling Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has posted points in three of his past four games – two assists and one 'defcon' display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, and his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, who can producing a goal with the smallest space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike gets the double-points role this week.

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

There's no omitting the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a tougher away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m