Selecting the Top 3 Arsenal Picks to Choose v Wolves? Fantasy Premier League Squad of the Week

One major move in this FPL lineup of the gameweek involves opt for no Manchester City assets - and yes, even Haaland!

The funds are required to go all-in on Gunners assets as they face at home one of the most struggling teams in Premier League history.

It's true, Manchester City scored in 5 goals on their most recent away trip, but this time they take on Crystal Palace, a side with the second-best defence in the division for goals allowed and fourth-strongest in relation of xGC.

And Arsenal home to Wolverhampton is the sort of match-up you need to target - the best team in the league against one devoid of form, technical ability and self-belief.

This lineup of the gameweek is picked based on current FPL prices to stay under a £100m budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

How did Last Week's Lineup Perform?

No captain return but strong hauls from Fernandes (eighteen), Dias (14), Foden (twelve) and Tarkowski (nine), along with a lucky sixteen-point Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall substitute cameo produced a massive 83 points total. Success!

FPL Squad of the Week for Gameweek 16

Defensive Picks

Robin Roefs, the Black Cats, goalkeeper, £4.7m - Newcastle United (home)

This long-awaited Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League for eight years is likely to be loud, fiery, combative - and it might be one of those tight games that is full of tension but minimal clear chances.

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

White, Arsenal, £5.2m - Wolves (home)

An Arsenal defender is a must for this fixture. Wolves have just one goal on the road this season and one in their past 6 fixtures.

Ben White is a fantastic offensive threat when he is given his opportunity. He started the past two at full-back, registered a 14-point haul against Brentford and tops the way in that period among Arsenal defenders with 2 big chances created, 2 attempts inside the area and an xGI of 0.7.

Marc Cucurella, the Blues, £6.2m - the Toffees (home)

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

The London club have the fourth-strongest defence while Cucurella has generated more opportunities (19) than any defender in the league.

And he hasn't scored this season, having netted five goals last season.

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

You shouldn't have high hopes for a United clean sheet - they have one this entire campaign - but Bournemouthgoals have slowed down in the past two games.

More importantly, the Portuguese defender has been occupying some incredibly attacking positions as left wing-back in the past 3 games.

During that spell he's had four shots, two clear opportunities, one goal and one assist. He missed a great chance at Wolves on Monday night too.

Midfielders

Saka (C), Arsenal, £10.2m - Wolverhampton (home)

This game against Wolves is too tempting to pass up and that renders Saka, Arsenaltop attacking player a must-have.

No stats required to support this pick. United had twenty-seven attempts at Wolves on Monday, netted 4 and could have had twice as many.

The Gunners will be licking their lips.

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

Just a single point behind Fernandes in the FPL midfielder standings, Declan Rice is so consistent for the Gunners.

More attacking this season, he's created more opportunities than any other Arsenal player (27) and has five assists to his name.

He's also the most reliable for minutes as Mikel Arteta might view this fixture as a opportunity to rotate his squad.

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

The Portuguese playmaker might have replaced Semenyo as the essential Fantasy Premier League midfielder.

Fixture-proof, always a candidate for defensive bonus points and with several ways to points.

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

This week's differential pick, Cole Palmer has his first full 90 minutes under his belt after a long injury and we are aware what an high-scoring fantasy player he can be.

You get the feeling that, as quickly as he has one good game, fantasy coaches will be flocking to bring him in.

He was absent for the Blues'Champions League defeat at Atalanta, but that was the club managing his minutes so he should be well-rested for Everton.

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

Leeds United come into this game following two strong home results against Chelsea and the Reds, but on the road they have let in three times for each one they've netted.

This is likely the winger's last fixture before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations.

He has been excellent for Brentford this term, and has five attacking returns in his last 3 fixtures at home.

Strikers

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

It's been a frustrating couple of gameweeks for the striker FPL managers, with just three points in two matches.

Nevertheless, he's the second top scorer in the division and has seven goals in 7 home games. He's the top forward option this week and, with a kind run of games, you can select and hold until the January window at least.

Ekitike, the Reds, £8.4m - Brighton (h)

It is expected that the manager keeps faith with the promising Frenchman, after his two-goal haul at Leeds.

He performed well at the start of the season and you can't help but think what he could have achieved had a rival striker not arrived and competed with him for minutes at the number nine role.

Substitutes

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