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How many The Reds assets are you able to squeeze into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs , featuring a sizzling striker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with Wolves that are heading towards one of the worst Premier League campaigns on record.

If you've held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the budget to upgrade after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield players must be your top priority.

This ideal squad is chosen using current FPL costs to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've kept two clean sheets in their past four , boasting 9 so far with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Brighton side that has not found the net in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a solid option each gameweek and has more offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

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

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the tenth occasion this season during Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine goals this campaign, with only two on the road. This is as safe a clean sheet bet available.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defender option. Managers can start him with assurance in most games, given his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant part for Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best xG in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have struggled on the road – managing one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul and a home match against the struggling Wolves representing a perfect time for it.

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

In that period he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

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

He's Villa's talisman, capable of creating a strike from minimal room in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge may appear a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, and having scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, however with him having a tricky away game in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m