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What number of Liverpool selections can you squeeze in your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolves who are on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns ever.

If you've retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the cash to reinvest following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool players must be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is chosen according to present Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, mirroring activating a one-week wildcard.

How Did Our Recent Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , alongside the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the team to a solid 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, but they have kept two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 so far with not even half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Richarlison and a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the top defence statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton side that has not found the net in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes across eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a steady pick each gameweek and has increased attacking upside operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points over his last four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the tenth occasion this season during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 goals all season, with only two away from home. This is one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark a third consecutive and Alderete becoming the best value defender option. Managers can start him with assurance across many fixtures, thanks to his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United registered the greatest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side that has struggled in away matches – with just one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, potentially operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is poised for a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves being an ideal opportunity for it.

He has delivered returns in three out of his past four fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to producing a goal from half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture to Chelsea might seem a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having scored five goals in three games, Ekitike receives the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tricky away game in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m