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What number of The Reds players can you fit in your squad for this round?

The Merseyside club have notched back-to-back wins , featuring a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolves who are on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns in history.

Should you have retained a few of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the cash to spend by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options must be the primary focus.

This team of the week is assembled using latest FPL costs to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, as if activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a solid 82 points – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a brief dip in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, yet they've secured two shutouts in their past four , boasting nine so far before half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) and Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), Arsenal – vs the Seagulls (H).

It's a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

They are the strongest defence in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they host a Brighton side who have not found the net in their last two games.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals across eight matches on the road.

Timber continues to be a reliable option each gameweek and has greater goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the tenth occasion in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have only managed nine strikes in total, including two on the road. It represents as safe a shutout opportunity available.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

That would mark a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can field him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a significant part for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United boast the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side that has struggled away from home – managing one win from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially operate behind the striker.

Florian Wirtz, the Reds, £8.1m – vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H).

The German playmaker is poised for a significant score , with a home match versus Wolves presenting an ideal opportunity for it.

Wirtz has posted points across his last four games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a strike with half a yard of room inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, but Villa have won at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike gets the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m