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The quantity of Liverpool players are you able to fit inside your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , featuring a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with a struggling Wolves side that are heading towards a historically poor top-flight campaigns in history.

Should you have kept a portion of your AFCON free transfers , and possess the cash to upgrade by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options must be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is constructed based on latest FPL prices to comply with a 100 million pound cap, simulating using a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) and the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman led the squad to a handsome total – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline suffered a minor wobble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches and have 9 so far with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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 strongest defence statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in two consecutive matches.

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

The Dutch defender is a steady option each gameweek and has increased attacking upside since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again in 17 games during Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 strikes in total, with only two away from home. That makes this a very secure shutout bet available.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime budget defender option. You can field him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a key role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, United have generated the greatest xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for it.

He has delivered returns in three of his last four games – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form is impossible to ignore.

He's Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a strike with half a yard of space in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with notched five goals in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, however because he has a tougher away game in this round, we are opting to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m