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The quantity of The Reds selections can you accommodate into your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , with a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards an abysmal Premier League campaigns in history.

Should you have kept a few of your AFCON wildcards and have the funds to upgrade by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield players must be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a 100 million pound spending limit, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a solid score – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 to their name with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Richarlison and a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the best defence statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they face a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive games.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals from eight away games.

Timber remains a steady choice each gameweek and has greater offensive potential now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points over his last four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again so far during a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes in total, with only two away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet opportunity possible.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third in a row and Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defender option. You can select him with assurance across many fixtures, thanks to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, United registered the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side that has been poor away from home – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and might feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul , with a home match against the struggling Wolves being an ideal time for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across his last four games – two assists and one 'defcon' display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

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

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

An away trip at Chelsea might seem a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, and having notched five goals over three matches, the French striker earns the captaincy for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, however with him having a tricky away game in this round, I'm willing to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m