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How many The Reds assets might you accommodate in your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a red-hot attacker in their French frontman preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for one of the worst top-flight seasons ever.

If you've kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the budget to upgrade by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield picks should be the primary focus.

This team of the week is chosen based on latest Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound cap, mirroring activating a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a handsome total – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a slight stumble following an injury to Gabriel, yet they've kept two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting 9 to their name with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

As well as being the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Brighton side who have drawn a blank in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender remains a solid choice every week and has more attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points over his last four appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time this season in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, including a couple away from home. This is one of the safest shutout bet available.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as the best budget defensive pick. You can select him with assurance in most games, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team boast the greatest expected goals (xG) statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have been poor in away matches – with just one win in seven.

Mount could well inherit many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and could play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves being an ideal opportunity for it.

He has posted points across his past four fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, who can creating a strike with minimal room in the box.

A fixture to Chelsea might seem a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m