Selecting the Three Arsenal Players to Select v Wolverhampton? FPL Lineup of the Week

One key decision in this Fantasy Premier League squad of the week is to go with zero Manchester City assets - and yes, even Haaland!

Our funds is essential to invest heavily on Gunners assets as they host one of the worst teams in Premier League history.

Yes, Manchester City scored in 5 times on their last away fixture, but this time they meet Crystal Palace, a side with the second-best defence in the league for goals conceded and fourth-best in terms of xGC.

And Arsenal hosting Wolves is the type of match-up you must exploit - the best team in the division against one devoid of momentum, quality and self-belief.

The team of the week is selected using current valuations to fit within a £100m budget, as if you were using a Free Hit.

How did The Previous Lineup Perform?

No captain return but high hauls from Bruno Fernandes (18), Dias (14), Foden (12) and James Tarkowski (9), along with a fortunate 16-point Dewsbury-Hall bench appearance resulted in a massive eighty-three points. Success!

FPL Team of the Gameweek for Fixture 16

Goalkeeper & Defenders

Robin Roefs, Sunderland, goalkeeper, £4.7m - Newcastle United (h)

This long-awaited Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League for eight years is set to be loud, passionate, combative - and it could be one of those tight games that is all drama but little clear chances.

A scenario that would make Roefs, ranked third in the FPL goalkeeper standings, a decent shout.

Ben White, the Gunners, £5.2m - Wolverhampton (h)

An Arsenal defender is a must this week. Wolves have one goal scored away from home this season and a single goal in their past 6 fixtures.

White is a fantastic offensive threat when he is given his chance. He started the past two at full-back, had a 14-point return against Brentford and leads the way in that period among Arsenal defenders with two key passes, 2 attempts inside the area and an xGI of 0.7.

Cucurella, Chelsea, £6.2m - the Toffees (home)

The Toffees are inconsistent so this selection is more about the Blues'defensive solidity and the Spaniard's upside.

Chelsea have the fourth-strongest defence while Cucurella has created more opportunities (19) than any defensive player in the division.

And he is yet to score yet, after scoring five goals last season.

Diogo Dalot, Manchester United, £4.4m - Bournemouth (h)

You shouldn't have high expectations for a Manchester United clean sheet - they have just one all season - but Bournemouthgoals have slowed down in the last two games.

More importantly, the Portuguese defender has been occupying some incredibly attacking positions as left wing-back in the last three fixtures.

In those matches he's taken 4 attempts, 2 big chances, a goal and an assist. He also missed a great chance at Wolves on Monday night as well.

Midfield Picks

Bukayo Saka (captain), Arsenal, £10.2m - Wolverhampton (h)

This game against Wolves is too good to ignore and that renders Bukayo Saka, the Gunners'top offensive asset a must-have.

No stats required to back this up. Manchester United had twenty-seven shots at Wolves on Monday night, netted 4 and could have had twice as many.

The Gunners will be rubbing their hands.

Rice, the Gunners, £7.1m - Wolverhampton (h)

Just a single point behind Fernandes in the midfield scoring list, Rice is incredibly consistent for the Gunners.

With more license to attack this term, he's created more opportunities than any Gunners teammate (27) and has five assists to show for it.

He's also the surest bet for minutes as Mikel Arteta could see this fixture as a chance to rest his players.

Bruno Fernandes, United, £9m - Bournemouth (home)

The Portuguese playmaker may have taken over from Semenyo as the must-own Fantasy Premier League midfield asset.

Fixture-proof, always a candidate for defensive contribution points and with multiple ways to FPL returns.

Cole Palmer, the Blues, £10.3m - the Toffees (home)

This week's differential pick, Cole Palmer has his first 90 minutes since returning after a long layoff and we are aware what an explosive fantasy player he is capable of being.

You get the feeling that, as soon as he has a single strong performance, FPL managers will be flocking to sign him up.

He was absent for the Blues'Champions League loss at the Italian side, but that was the club easing him back carefully so he ought to be well-rested for the Toffees.

Dango Ouattara, Brentford, £6m - Leeds (h)

Leeds United come into this game following two great home results against the Blues and the Reds, but on the road they have conceded three goals for every one they've netted.

This is probably the winger's final fixture before heading to the Africa Cup of Nations.

He has been excellent for the Bees this term, and has 5 attacking returns in his past three home matches.

Strikers

Igor Thiago, the Bees, £6.9m - Leeds United (home)

It has been a disappointing couple of gameweeks for the striker owners, with just three points in two matches.

Nevertheless, he's the second top scorer in the division and has seven strikes in 7 home games. He is the best forward option for this round and, with a favourable fixture list, you can set and forget up until the January window at least.

Hugo Ekitike, the Reds, £8.4m - Brighton & Hove Albion (home)

It is expected that Arne Slot continues to start with the young striker, after his two-goal haul at Leeds United.

He performed great at the beginning of the campaign and you can't help but think what he could have achieved had Alexander Isak not arrived and competed with him for playing time at the number nine role.

The Bench

  • Martin Dubravka, Burnley, £4m - the Cottagers ({h|home
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