Skipper Ekitike and a Triple Gunners Defence – The FPL Squad for the Round

The quantity of Liverpool assets can you fit inside your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns in history.

For managers who retained a portion of your AFCON transfers , with the budget to spend by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool options must be the main consideration.

The team of the week is constructed according to present Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound cap, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

How Did Last Week's Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a respectable total – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a slight stumble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have secured two shutouts in their past four and have 9 already with less than half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple-up from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their past two games.

The South Coast club have a mere nine goals across eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a reliable pick each gameweek , with increased attacking upside now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games in a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have only managed nine goals in total, with only a couple on the road. It represents one of the safest clean sheet prospect available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive and Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding value defender option. Managers can select him confidently in most games, due to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team that has been poor on the road – managing one win in their last seven.

Mount may assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, and might 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 against the struggling Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three of his last four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, capable of creating a goal with minimal space inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there on two occasions in recent years.

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 scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m