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The quantity of Liverpool assets are you able to accommodate inside your lineup this week?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently tracking for an abysmal top-flight seasons in history.

For managers who kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the budget to spend by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool options should be your top priority.

The ideal squad is constructed using latest Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a £100m budget, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

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Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the team to a solid total – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

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Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline suffered a slight stumble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 so far with less than half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three home games campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

Not only are they the top defence in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a solid choice every week and has increased goal threat now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points in his past four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 strikes this campaign, with only a couple away from home. This is as safe a shutout opportunity available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

It would be their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. Managers can start him confidently in most games, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a key responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, United registered the highest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has not excelled in away matches – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and might feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves being an ideal scenario for it.

He has delivered returns in three of his last four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's key attacker, with an ability to scoring a strike with half a yard of space in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker receives the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a more difficult away game this week, the choice is to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m