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What number of The Reds players can you accommodate in your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are on course for one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

If you've kept a portion of your AFCON free transfers and have the funds to upgrade by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield options should be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is assembled using current Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound budget, as if activating a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a solid 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, but they have secured two clean sheets in their past four , with nine to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

As well as being the best defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 goals across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a steady choice each gameweek , with increased offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool assets for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves drew another blank for the 10th time so far during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 strikes in total, with only two away from home. This is one of the safest clean sheet bet possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming the best low-cost defender option. Managers can field him with assurance in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a significant role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have not excelled away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount may inherit a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and might feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a big haul , with a home match against Wolves being a perfect time for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's talisman, who can producing a strike from half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea may appear a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, and having scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m