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How many The Reds selections might you fit in your team in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a sizzling striker in their French frontman going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards a historically poor Premier League seasons on record.

If you've kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards and have the cash to upgrade after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool picks should be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is assembled according to present Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a £100m budget, as if using a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a solid total – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a slight stumble after the absence of Gabriel, however, they've kept two clean sheets recently and have nine already with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

As well as being the best defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they face a Brighton team that has not found the net in two consecutive games.

Brighton have scored just nine goals in eight away games.

Timber remains a steady choice every week , with more offensive potential since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank once again this season during Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 strikes all season, with only a couple away from home. This is one of the safest shutout opportunity imaginable.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be a third consecutive and Alderete establishing himself as the best budget defensive pick. You can select him with assurance across many fixtures, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a significant responsibility for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have not excelled on the road – managing one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, and might play behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is due a big haul and a home match against Wolves presenting the prime scenario for that to happen.

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

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He's Villa's main goal threat, who can creating a goal with half a yard of space inside the area.

An away trip at Chelsea may appear a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of recent years.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, 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).

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, however with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, the choice is to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m