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The quantity of Liverpool selections can you squeeze into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , with a red-hot striker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with a struggling Wolves side currently tracking for a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

For managers who kept a few of your AFCON wildcards and have the budget to spend after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield picks must be the primary focus.

The team of the week is assembled using latest FPL valuations to fit within a 100 million pound cap, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

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Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

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Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble after the absence of Gabriel, however, they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 so far with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in all but three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple selection from the Gunners' defence.

As well as being the top defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they host a Brighton side that has failed to score in their last two matches.

The South Coast club have scored just nine goals from eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a steady pick each gameweek , with increased offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points over his last four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 strikes in total, with only two away from home. This is one of the safest shutout opportunity imaginable.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

This would secure their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as the best budget defender option. Managers can start him confidently in most games, given his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the highest xG statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side who have been poor away from home – with just a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, potentially play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score , with a home match versus the struggling Wolves being a perfect scenario for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three out of his last four games – two assists and one 'defcon' display.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a goal with the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, however because he has a more difficult away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m