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The quantity of Liverpool selections might you fit into your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards an abysmal top-flight seasons ever.

Should you have kept a few of your AFCON free transfers , with the budget to spend following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool players should be the main consideration.

This team of the week is chosen using latest FPL costs to fit within a 100 million pound budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) and the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike propelled the team to a handsome total – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a brief dip after the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two shutouts over their last four matches and have nine already with less than half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in all but three matches at home this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up on the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 strikes from eight away games.

The Dutch defender continues to be a steady option each gameweek , with more offensive potential since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again in 17 games during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 strikes all season, including a couple away from home. That makes this as safe a clean sheet opportunity possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark their third in a row and Alderete becoming the best value defensive pick. Managers can start him with assurance in most games, thanks to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have not excelled away from home – managing a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and might play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting a perfect time for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three out of his last four fixtures – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' form demands attention.

He is Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to creating a goal with minimal room inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a challenging assignment, but Villa have won at that ground 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 rivalry for his place, coupled with notched five goals in three games, the French striker receives the captaincy this week.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tricky away game in this round, I'm willing to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m