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What number of The Reds players can you fit inside your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories and boast a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards a historically poor Premier League seasons in history.

For managers who kept a portion of your AFCON transfers , and possess the cash to spend after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options should be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is assembled using latest FPL valuations to comply with a £100m cap, simulating using a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman led the selection to a respectable 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a slight stumble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've kept two clean sheets recently and have nine already with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three home games campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Richarlison and a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple-up from the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the strongest defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has failed to score in their last two outings.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes from eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable choice every week , with more offensive potential operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in his past four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool players this week if possible.

Wolves drew another blank once again in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 goals in total, with only a couple away from home. This is a very secure shutout opportunity available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming the best low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently in most games, due to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a bigger responsibility at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United boast the best xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side who have been poor in away matches – with just a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man may assume many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, potentially feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return , with a home match against Wolves being an ideal scenario for it.

He has delivered returns in three out of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a goal from minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea might seem a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, however because he has a tougher away game this week, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m