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What number of Liverpool selections are you able to squeeze in your squad for this round?

The Merseyside club have notched two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with a struggling Wolves side who are tracking for an abysmal Premier League seasons ever.

If you've held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards and have the cash to reinvest following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool options ought to be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is constructed using current FPL prices to comply with a 100 million pound budget, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the squad to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline experienced a slight stumble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four , with 9 already with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the best defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in their past two games.

The South Coast club have a mere nine goals across eight away games.

Timber remains a reliable option every week and has greater goal threat operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in his past four appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Liverpool players for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 goals in total, with only a couple away from home. This is one of the safest shutout bet available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

It would be their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. Managers can start him with assurance across many fixtures, given his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a bigger role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, United boast the best expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return and a home match against Wolves being the prime opportunity for that to happen.

He has posted points in three of four recent fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's talisman, with an ability to creating a goal with minimal space inside the area.

An away trip at Chelsea may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike receives the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a tricky fixture on the road this week, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m