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What number of The Reds selections are you able to squeeze into your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for a historically poor Premier League campaigns ever.

Should you have retained some of your AFCON free transfers , with the funds to upgrade after losing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks must be the main consideration.

This team of the week is assembled based on latest FPL prices to stay under a £100m budget, simulating activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a solid score – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence suffered a minor wobble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches and have nine so far with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple selection from the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they host a Brighton team that has failed to score in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have scored just 9 strikes across eight away games.

Timber continues to be a solid choice every week , possessing increased goal threat operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again this season in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 strikes in total, with only two away from home. It represents as safe a shutout prospect available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming the best value defender option. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, given his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a bigger responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United have generated the best expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team that has struggled in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

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

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for it.

He has delivered returns in three out of his last four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

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

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, who can producing a strike from the smallest room in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea could be viewed as a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with scored a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker gets the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m