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What number of The Reds assets might you squeeze inside your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , with a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

If you've kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the funds to reinvest by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield options must be the main consideration.

This team of the week is chosen based on present FPL costs to comply with a £100m cap, as if activating a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the selection to a solid 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

David Raya, Arsenal, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton (H).

The North London side's defence experienced a brief dip in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have secured two clean sheets in their past four and have nine already with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three home games this season. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the top defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have scored just nine strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber remains a reliable option every week and has increased goal threat now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points over his last four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves drew another blank once again so far in Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes in total, including two on the road. That makes this one of the safest shutout prospect available.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as the best budget defensive pick. You can select him with assurance in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a key responsibility for Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, United boast the highest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side that has been poor in away matches – managing a single victory in their last seven.

Mount is likely to assume many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves being a perfect time for it.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

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

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, with an ability to producing a goal with the smallest room in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea might seem a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike gets the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, however because he has a more difficult away game this week, the choice is to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m