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The quantity of The Reds players are you able to fit in your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , with a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolves who are on course for one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

Should you have kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the cash to reinvest by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks ought to be the primary focus.

This team of the week is chosen according to present Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a £100m spending limit, mirroring activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a respectable total – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a minor wobble after the absence of Gabriel, yet they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches , with 9 already before half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the top defence statistically, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team who have drawn a blank in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have a mere nine goals across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a steady choice every week , possessing greater goal threat operating as right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games in a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals this campaign, with only a couple on the road. That makes this one of the safest shutout opportunity possible.

Omar Alderete, Sunderland, £4m – vs Leeds (H).

Even with Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

That would mark a third in a row and Alderete becoming an outstanding budget defensive pick. You can select him with assurance across many fixtures, given his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has struggled away from home – managing one win in their last seven.

Mount could well assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score , with a home match against Wolves being a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three out of his past four games – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a goal from minimal space inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, but Villa have won there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, however with him having a tricky away game in this round, I'm willing to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m