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How many The Reds selections are you able to squeeze in your lineup for this round?

The Merseyside club are coming off a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling forward in their French frontman ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side that are tracking for an abysmal Premier League seasons ever.

If you've retained some of your AFCON free transfers , and possess the cash to spend by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield options must be your top priority.

The team of the week is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a £100m cap, mirroring using a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a solid total – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, however, they've kept two shutouts in their past four , with nine so far with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Richarlison , plus a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple selection on the Arsenal defence.

They are the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have not found the net in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have only managed nine strikes across eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender remains a steady choice every week , with increased offensive potential since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if possible.

Wolves drew another blank for the 10th time so far during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have only managed nine goals in total, with only a couple away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout prospect possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming the best value defensive pick. You can select him with assurance in most games, due to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United boast the best expected goals (xG) in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side that has been poor away from home – managing one win from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to take over many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, potentially operate 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 versus the struggling Wolves representing a perfect time for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns across his past four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form demands attention.

He's Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a strike with minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea might seem a difficult assignment, but Villa have won there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a more difficult fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m