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What number of Liverpool selections are you able to fit in your team this week?

The Merseyside club have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with Wolves who are tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

Should you have retained some of your AFCON transfers , and possess the funds to upgrade after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool players must be the main consideration.

The ideal squad is assembled according to latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a 100 million pound cap, simulating using a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , alongside the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the team to a respectable 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a slight stumble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine so far before half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up from the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defence in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have not found the net in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 strikes across eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a steady choice every week and has more goal threat operating as right-back.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, including a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score once again in 17 games during a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 goals this campaign, with only a couple away from home. That makes this one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent offensive form – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

It would be a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime budget defender option. Managers can select him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest xG statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has struggled on the road – with just one win in seven.

Mount may take over many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and could operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a big haul and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves being an ideal time for that to happen.

He has posted points across four recent fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' current form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a goal with half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker earns the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m