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What number of Liverpool players might you squeeze in your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins , with a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for one of the worst Premier League campaigns in history.

For managers who kept a few of your AFCON wildcards and have the cash to reinvest following the injury to the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool picks must be the main consideration.

This team of the week is assembled based on latest FPL prices to stay under a 100 million pound cap, simulating you were playing a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the productive duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a handsome score – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Raya, Arsenal, keeper, £6m – vs Brighton (H).

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, yet they've kept two clean sheets in their past four and have nine so far before the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

They are the top defence statistically, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their past two outings.

Brighton have only managed nine goals across eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a reliable pick each gameweek and has more goal threat operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far during a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just nine strikes all season, with only a couple away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet opportunity imaginable.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

It would be their third in a row and Alderete is cementing himself as a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, due to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team who have struggled on the road – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, and could feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score and a home match versus the struggling Wolves representing a perfect scenario for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's talisman, capable of creating a goal from minimal space in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge might seem a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike gets the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, however because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, the choice is to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m