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What number of Liverpool players can you accommodate inside your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have notched back-to-back wins and boast a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently tracking for an abysmal Premier League seasons in history.

Should you have held onto a few of your AFCON transfers and have the budget to spend following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool picks ought to be the primary focus.

This weekly selection is chosen based on current Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound budget, as if using a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a solid score – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a slight stumble in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, yet they've secured two shutouts recently , boasting nine already with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of matches at home this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple-up from the Gunners' defence.

Not only are they the best defence in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in two consecutive outings.

Brighton have only managed 9 strikes in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender remains a steady pick each gameweek and has increased attacking upside now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again in 17 games during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes in total, with only a couple away from home. This is as safe a shutout prospect imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout at home.

That would mark a third in a row and Alderete establishing himself as a prime low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team who have been poor away from home – with just one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, potentially operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return , with a home match versus Wolves representing an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent games – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

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

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of producing a goal with half a yard of space inside the area.

An away trip at Chelsea may appear a tough proposition, but Villa have won there in two of the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m