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How many The Reds selections might you squeeze in your lineup for this round?

The Merseyside club are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for a historically poor Premier League seasons ever.

For managers who kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the cash to spend by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield picks should be your top priority.

The ideal squad is assembled using latest Fantasy Premier League prices to comply with a £100m budget, as if activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a respectable score – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

The North London side's backline suffered a slight stumble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine so far before the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three home games this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

Not only are they the strongest defence in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have not found the net in their past two outings.

Brighton have scored just nine goals in eight matches on the road.

Timber is a reliable choice each gameweek , possessing increased goal threat now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again so far during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 strikes all season, with only two on the road. That makes this a very secure clean sheet bet available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third in a row and Alderete is cementing himself as a prime budget defensive pick. You can field him with assurance in most games, thanks to his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger part at Old Trafford in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team that has not excelled in away matches – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul and a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for it.

He has registered attacking returns across four recent fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can creating a strike with minimal space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground in two of the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with scored five goals in three games, Ekitike gets the double-points role this week.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, although with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m