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How many Liverpool players can you fit into your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , with a red-hot striker in their French frontman going into a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently heading towards a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

For managers who kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the budget to upgrade following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield options must be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is assembled according to latest FPL costs to comply with a £100m budget, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a solid total – enhanced by a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defence

David Raya, the Gunners, goalkeeper, £6m – vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).

The North London side's backline suffered a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two shutouts in their past four , boasting 9 so far with not even half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) & Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), Arsenal – vs Brighton (H).

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the best defence in FPL, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a reliable pick every week and has greater goal threat since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in his past four starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves were shut out once again in 17 games in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes this campaign, with only two on the road. This is as safe a clean sheet prospect available.

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

Despite Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming the best budget defender option. Managers can start him confidently in most games, due to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger part for Old Trafford in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the highest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has not excelled on the road – managing a single victory in seven.

Mount is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, potentially feature in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves representing the prime scenario for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can scoring a strike from the smallest room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, but Villa have won at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker gets the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, although because he has a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m