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How many Liverpool players can you accommodate inside your lineup for this round?

The Merseyside club have secured back-to-back wins , with a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently tracking for one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

Should you have kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the cash to spend after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield options ought to be the primary focus.

This team of the week is constructed using latest FPL prices to comply with a 100 million pound cap, simulating using a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a solid score – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline suffered a brief dip after an injury to Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple selection on the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in two consecutive games.

Brighton have only managed nine strikes from eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender is a solid choice every week , with increased offensive potential since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points over his last four starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Wolves were shut out once again so far during a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes in total, including a couple on the road. It represents as safe a shutout opportunity possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can field him with assurance across many fixtures, given his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant role at Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have not excelled on the road – with just one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves representing a perfect time for it.

He has posted points in three of his last four games – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, the midfielder's hot streak demands attention.

He is Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a goal from the smallest space in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, and having scored five goals in three games, the French striker receives the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, but because he has a more difficult away game this week, we are opting to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m