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How many The Reds players are you able to fit inside your lineup for this round?

The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are on course for one of the worst Premier League seasons on record.

For managers who kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the budget to reinvest by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield picks should be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is constructed using latest FPL prices to comply with a 100 million pound cap, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at The Previous Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a handsome score – supplemented by a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 so far with not even half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise 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.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they face a Brighton side who have not found the net in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have only managed 9 strikes from eight away games.

The Dutch defender continues to be a steady option each gameweek , with increased attacking upside since returning to right-back.

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

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time this season during Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have a paltry nine strikes in total, with only two on the road. It represents as safe a clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding value defender option. You can select him regularly in most games, given his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a key responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, United boast the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team who have been poor away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially play as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul , with a home match versus Wolves presenting the prime opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of his last four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to creating a strike with minimal space in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike receives the double-points role for this round.

Erling Haaland, Manchester 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