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What number of Liverpool players can you accommodate into your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a in-form attacker in their French frontman going into a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for a historically poor Premier League campaigns in history.

For managers who held onto some of your AFCON transfers and have the funds to upgrade after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield picks should be your top priority.

This ideal squad is chosen using present FPL valuations to fit within a 100 million pound budget, mirroring activating a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a respectable total – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's 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 had a minor wobble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have recorded two clean sheets recently , boasting 9 so far with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up from the Gunners' defence.

They are the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in their last two matches.

Brighton have a mere nine goals in eight matches on the road.

Timber is a steady pick each gameweek and has more attacking upside since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points over his last four appearances, which included two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the tenth occasion so far in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 goals this campaign, with only two on the road. That makes this one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime value defender option. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger responsibility for Old Trafford in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, United registered the highest xG statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side that has struggled in away matches – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit many of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and might play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score , with a home match against Wolves being the prime scenario for it.

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

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

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

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of creating a goal with the smallest space in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult assignment, but Villa have won there twice during recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike earns the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting Haaland, but because he has a tougher away game this week, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m