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The quantity of Liverpool players can you accommodate into your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with Wolves that are heading towards one of the worst top-flight seasons ever.

Should you have held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the cash to upgrade following the injury to the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield players must be the main consideration.

The ideal squad is assembled using current Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a £100m spending limit, as if activating a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a solid 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a slight stumble following an injury to Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four , boasting 9 already with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

They are the best defence in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has not found the net in two consecutive outings.

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

Timber is a steady option each gameweek , possessing increased offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points over his last four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the tenth occasion in 17 games during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 goals all season, including a couple on the road. This is one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can field him with assurance in most games, due to his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

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

Over the past three games, United have generated the highest xG statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side that has been poor away from home – with just one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well assume a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, and might feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves representing an ideal time for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across his last four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

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

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a strike with the smallest space in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike gets the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, although because he has a tougher away game in this round, I'm willing to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m