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What number of The Reds selections can you squeeze in your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , featuring a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for an abysmal Premier League seasons on record.

Should you have kept some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the funds to spend after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool options ought to be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is constructed based on present Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a 100 million pound cap, as if activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence had a minor wobble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have secured two shutouts recently , boasting nine to their name with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple selection on the Gunners' defence.

They are the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Brighton side that has failed to score in two consecutive games.

Brighton have scored just nine goals across eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a steady option every week , possessing greater offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players this week if allowed.

Wolves were shut out once again so far in a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just 9 goals all season, with only a couple on the road. It represents one of the safest clean sheet bet possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark their third in a row and Alderete is cementing himself as the best budget defender option. Managers can field him confidently in most games, due to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role for Old Trafford in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United registered the highest 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 not excelled away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount could well inherit many of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, potentially operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves representing the prime opportunity for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three out of his last four fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his xG is 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can producing a strike from the smallest space inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have won there in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike gets the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, but because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m