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How many The Reds assets are you able to squeeze in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , featuring a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for one of the worst Premier League seasons in history.

Should you have kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the budget to upgrade by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool picks ought to be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is constructed based on present FPL costs to comply with a 100 million pound cap, mirroring activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , combined with the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the team to a handsome total – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble after the absence of Gabriel, however, they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , with nine so far before the campaign's midpoint played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection on the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the best defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Brighton team that has failed to score in their past two games.

Brighton have scored just 9 strikes from eight away games.

Timber continues to be a steady option every week , with increased goal threat operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points in his past four starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Anfield players for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again this season during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 goals in total, including a couple away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet bet possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

It would be their third consecutive and Alderete establishing himself as a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can start him regularly across many fixtures, given his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a significant role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the greatest xG across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team that has not excelled on the road – with just one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate behind the striker.

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 presenting an ideal scenario for that to happen.

He has posted points in three of his last four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, while his xG is 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's form is impossible to ignore.

He's Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a goal with half a yard of space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with notched five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, but with him having a more difficult away game this week, I'm willing to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m