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What number of Liverpool assets might you squeeze in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs and boast a in-form striker in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with Wolves who are heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

For managers who kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the cash to reinvest by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool picks should be the primary focus.

This team of the week is chosen based on latest Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a £100m spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a handsome total – supplemented by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a slight stumble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two shutouts in their past four , with 9 so far with less than half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Arsenal defence.

They are the strongest defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in their past two matches.

Brighton have scored just nine goals from eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a reliable option every week , possessing increased offensive potential since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time so far during Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes in total, including two away from home. This is as safe a clean sheet opportunity imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime value defender option. Managers can field him regularly in most games, given his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a significant responsibility at Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team who have struggled away from home – with just one win in their last seven.

Mount may inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting an ideal scenario for it.

He has delivered returns in three of his last four fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a goal with half a yard of room in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with scored a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m