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- By Roy Porter
- 07 Jul 2026
What number of The Reds assets can you squeeze inside your squad this week?
The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs , with a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards an abysmal top-flight campaigns on record.
For managers who kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the cash to spend after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool players must be your top priority.
This weekly selection is constructed according to latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound budget, as if activating a Free Hit.
Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the team to a solid 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.
David Raya, the Gunners, goalkeeper, £6m – vs Brighton (H).
Arsenal's defence experienced a minor wobble after the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two shutouts recently , with nine already with not even half the season played.
The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.
Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) and Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), Arsenal – vs Brighton (H).
We're opting for a three-pronged from the Arsenal defence.
As well as being the strongest defensive unit in FPL, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side who have failed to score in their past two outings.
Brighton have scored just nine strikes across eight matches on the road.
The Dutch defender remains a reliable choice each gameweek , possessing more goal threat since returning to the full-back role.
Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, £5.9m – vs Wolves (H).
Managers would love six Liverpool assets for this fixture if allowed.
Wolves failed to score for the 10th time so far during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.
The Midlands side have only managed nine goals in total, including two away from home. This is one of the safest shutout prospect imaginable.
Omar Alderete, Sunderland, £4m – vs Leeds (H).
Despite Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.
This would secure a third in a row and Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can start him regularly across many fixtures, due to his regular defensive contribution returns.
Mason Mount, Manchester United, £5.9m – vs Newcastle United (H).
Mount will likely assume a significant part at Old Trafford in the next few games, following their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.
Recently, United registered the highest xG across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.
Their opponents are a Newcastle team that has not excelled on the road – with just one win in their last seven.
The former Chelsea man may assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and could feature in the number 10 role.
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, £8.1m – vs Wolves (H).
Wirtz is due a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves being a perfect time for it.
Wirtz has posted points in three out of his past four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.
Over that time he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.
Morgan Rogers, Villa, £7.2m – vs the Blues (A).
After recording 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form is impossible to ignore.
He is Villa's main goal threat, who can creating a strike from minimal room in the box.
An away trip to Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the last three campaigns.
Hugo Ekitike (Captain), Liverpool, £8.9m – vs Wolves (H).
Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals in three games, Ekitike earns the captaincy for this round.
Erling Haaland, City, £15.1m – vs Nottingham Forest (A).
It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, although because he has a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to look elsewhere with the captain's role.
Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m
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