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How many Liverpool players might you fit inside your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling attacker in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for a historically poor Premier League seasons in history.

For managers who retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the funds to spend after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options must be your top priority.

The team of the week is chosen based on current Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound cap, mirroring using a one-week wildcard.

How Did Last Week's Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , alongside the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman led the team to a respectable total – with a bonus a 10-point performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence suffered a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four , with 9 already before the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have not found the net in their last two outings.

Brighton have only managed 9 strikes across eight away games.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid option each gameweek and has more goal threat operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the 10th time so far during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have only managed 9 goals all season, including two away from home. That makes this as safe a clean sheet bet possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime value defender option. Managers can field him confidently across many fixtures, due to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a significant part for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team who have not excelled on the road – managing one win in their last seven.

Mount may take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and might play as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield against Wolves presenting the prime time for it.

He has posted points in three of his past four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, Rogers' form demands attention.

He's Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a goal from the smallest space inside the area.

An away trip at Chelsea may appear a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with notched five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the double-points role this week.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, however because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m