🔗 Share this article

How many The Reds assets are you able to squeeze in your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with Wolves that are on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns in history.

For managers who retained a few of your AFCON free transfers , with the cash to reinvest following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield picks should be your top priority.

This ideal squad is assembled according to current FPL prices to comply with a £100m spending limit, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at Our Recent Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a solid 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble after an injury to Gabriel, but they have recorded two clean sheets in their past four , with 9 to their name with less than half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged on the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in their last two matches.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 goals in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid choice every week , possessing more attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in his past four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time so far during a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 goals in total, including two on the road. It represents a very secure clean sheet prospect available.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as a prime low-cost defensive pick. You can field him with assurance in most games, given his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key role for Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team who have been poor on the road – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and could operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves being an ideal time for it.

He has delivered returns across four recent games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his expected goals is 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 Villa's talisman, with an ability to scoring a goal from the smallest room in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea might seem a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for his place, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m