How many The Reds selections are you able to squeeze into your squad this week?
Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs and boast a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for a historically poor Premier League campaigns on record.
If you've kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the funds to upgrade after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield options ought to be the main consideration.
This team of the week is chosen based on latest FPL prices to comply with a 100 million pound budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.
What Was the Performance of Last Week's Team?
Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a respectable total – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.
The FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round
Keeper and Defenders
David Raya, Arsenal, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).
The North London side's backline experienced a slight stumble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two clean sheets recently , with 9 so far with not even half the season played.
Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three matches at home this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a late header from Tolu Arokodare.
Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) & Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), the Gunners – vs the Seagulls (H).
It's a triple-up on the Arsenal backline.
As well as being the best defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has not found the net in two consecutive outings.
Brighton have only managed 9 strikes from eight fixtures away from home.
The Dutch defender remains a solid option each gameweek , with greater goal threat operating as the full-back role.
Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, £5.9m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).
One could select half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.
Wolves were shut out once again this season in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.
They have only managed 9 goals all season, including two on the road. This is a very secure clean sheet opportunity possible.
Omar Alderete, the Black Cats, £4m – vs Leeds (H).
Regardless of Leeds United's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.
This would secure their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime value defensive pick. You can field him confidently across many fixtures, given his regular 'defcon' returns.
Midfielders
Mason Mount, United, £5.9m – vs Newcastle (H).
The English midfielder will likely assume a significant part at Old Trafford in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.
In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.
Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have struggled away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.
The former Chelsea man could well assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and might feature behind the striker.
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, £8.1m – vs Wolves (H).
Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for it.
He has posted points in three out of four recent games – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.
During that spell he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, and his xG totals 0.88.
Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa, £7.2m – vs Chelsea (A).
With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's hot streak is impossible to ignore.
He's Aston Villa's talisman, who can scoring a strike with minimal space in the box.
An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the last three campaigns.
Forwards
Hugo Ekitike (Captain), Liverpool, £8.9m – vs Wolves (H).
Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.
Erling Haaland, Manchester City, £15.1m – vs Nottingham Forest (A).
One cannot consider benching Haaland, but with him having a more difficult away game in this round, I'm willing to pass over him for the armband.
Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m
