Selecting the Three Gunners Picks to Pick v Wolves? FPL Team of the Week

One key move in the Fantasy Premier League squad of the gameweek involves opt for no Manchester City players - and yes, even Haaland!

The budget are needed to go all-in on Arsenal assets as they welcome among the worst teams in English top-flight history.

It's true, City scored a total of 5 times on their most recent away fixture, but now they take on Crystal Palace, a side with the second-strongest defence in the division for goals conceded and fourth-best in terms of xGC.

And the Gunners home to Wolves is the type of match-up you need to target - the leading side in the division against one devoid of form, technical ability and confidence.

The team of the gameweek is picked based on current FPL prices to stay under a £100m limit, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How did The Previous Squad Do?

The captain didn't deliver but strong points from Bruno Fernandes (18), Ruben Dias (14), Phil Foden (12) and James Tarkowski (nine), along with a fortunate sixteen-point Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall bench appearance led to a monster 83 points total. Success!

Fantasy Premier League Lineup of the Gameweek for Gameweek 16

Keeper and Defence

Roefs, Sunderland, keeper, £4.7m - Newcastle United (home)

This long-awaited derby in the Premier League since 2016 is likely to be loud, passionate, feisty - and it could be one of those games that is all drama but little goalmouth action.

A scenario that would render Roefs, ranked third in the goalkeeper scoring charts, a solid shout.

White, Arsenal, £5.2m - Wolves (home)

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

Ben White is a fantastic offensive threat when he gets his opportunity. Having started the past two games at right-back, had a 14-point haul against the Bees and leads the way in that time among Arsenal defensive players with 2 key passes, 2 shots in the box and an expected goal involvement of 0.7.

Cucurella, the Blues, £6.2m - the Toffees (h)

The Toffees are inconsistent so this pick is focused more on Chelseadefensive solidity and the Spaniard's upside.

The London club have the fourth-strongest defensive record while Cucurella has created more opportunities (nineteen) than any defensive player in the league.

And he hasn't scored this season, after scoring five goals the previous campaign.

Diogo Dalot, United, £4.4m - the Cherries (home)

You shouldn't have great hopes for a United shutout - they have just one this entire campaign - but the Cherries'goals have slowed down in the past two games.

Crucially, the Portuguese defender has been occupying some incredibly attacking positions as left wing-back in the last 3 fixtures.

In those matches he's taken 4 attempts, two big chances, one goal and an assist. He missed a great opportunity at Wolverhampton on Monday night as well.

Midfielders

Saka (C), Arsenal, £10.2m - Wolves (h)

This fixture against Wolverhampton is too good to ignore and that renders Bukayo Saka, the Gunners'best offensive asset a must-have.

Little statistical analysis required to support this pick. United had 27 attempts at Wolverhampton on Monday night, scored 4 and could have had double that.

The Gunners will be keen to attack.

Declan Rice, the Gunners, £7.1m - Wolves (home)

Just a single point behind Bruno Fernandes in the FPL midfielder standings, Declan Rice is incredibly reliable for the Gunners.

With more license to attack this term, he's generated more chances than any Arsenal player (27) and has five assists to show for it.

He's also the surest bet for game time as the manager might view this fixture as a opportunity to rotate his players.

Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United, £9m - Bournemouth (h)

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

Match-up proof, consistently a candidate for defensive contribution points and with multiple ways to FPL returns.

Palmer, Chelsea, £10.3m - the Toffees (h)

This week's punt, Cole Palmer has his first ninety minutes since returning after a long layoff and we know what an high-scoring FPL asset he can be.

You sense that, as quickly as he has one good game, FPL managers will be flocking to sign him up.

He was absent for ChelseaChampions League loss at the Italian side, but that was the team easing him back carefully so he should be fresh for the Toffees.

Ouattara, Brentford, £6m - Leeds (home)

Leeds United enter this game following two great home performances against Chelsea and the Reds, but away from home they have let in three goals for each one they've scored.

This is likely Ouattara final match before departing for the AFCON.

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

Strikers

Igor Thiago, Brentford, £6.9m - Leeds United (h)

It has been a frustrating last few weeks for the striker owners, with only 3 FPL points in two matches.

However, he's the second goal scorer in the division and has seven strikes in seven home games. He is the best striker choice for this round and, with a favourable run of games, you can select and hold until the end of January at the very least.

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

Surely the manager continues to start with the young striker, after his two-goal haul at Leeds United.

He was strongly at the start of the season and you can't help but think what he could have achieved had Alexander Isak not arrived and challenged him for minutes at centre-forward.

Subs' Bench

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