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The quantity of The Reds players might you fit inside your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side who are on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

If you've retained some of your AFCON wildcards , with the funds to upgrade by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool players ought to be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is assembled using latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound cap, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) and the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a respectable score – enhanced by a 10-point performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, but they have recorded two clean sheets in their past four , with nine so far with less than half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Richarlison and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple selection from the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the best defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has not found the net in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes across eight away games.

Timber is a steady option each gameweek and has increased offensive potential since returning to right-back.

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

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets this week if possible.

Wolves drew another blank for the 10th time this season during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have scored just nine goals in total, with only two away from home. It represents a very secure clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure their third in a row , with Alderete becoming the best low-cost defender option. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, given his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger part for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team that has not excelled on the road – with just one win in seven.

Mount may take over a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting an ideal time for that to happen.

He has posted points in three of his last four fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak demands attention.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, who can producing a goal from the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea may appear a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having bagged a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker receives the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, but because he has a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m