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What number of Liverpool selections can you fit into your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories and boast a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolves that are on course for a historically poor Premier League campaigns on record.

For managers who kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the budget to spend by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool picks should be your top priority.

This team of the week is assembled according to current Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a 100 million pound cap, mirroring activating a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Our Recent Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , alongside the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the team to a handsome total – supplemented by a 10-point performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence had a slight stumble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting nine already before half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in all but three home games campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up from the Arsenal defence.

They are the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Brighton side who have failed to score in two consecutive outings.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber remains a solid option each gameweek , with greater offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points in his past four starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves were shut out once again this season during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes in total, including two away from home. This is a very secure clean sheet prospect available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be a third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as the best low-cost defensive pick. You can start him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger responsibility for Old Trafford in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have struggled in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, potentially feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield against Wolves representing a perfect time for it.

He has posted points in three of four recent games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

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

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a goal with the smallest space in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a tricky away game this week, the choice is to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m