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How many The Reds players might you accommodate in your lineup for this round?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs and boast a red-hot forward in their French frontman ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side currently on course for an abysmal Premier League campaigns ever.

Should you have retained a portion of your AFCON transfers and have the budget to spend after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield picks ought to be the primary focus.

This team of the week is assembled based on latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a £100m spending limit, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the team to a respectable score – with a bonus a 10-point performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two shutouts recently , boasting 9 already before half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three home games this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the strongest defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team that has drawn a blank in two consecutive games.

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

Timber continues to be a steady choice each gameweek , with increased attacking upside since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games during Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 goals all season, with only two on the road. This is a very secure shutout opportunity available.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding value defender option. Managers can field him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key responsibility for Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest xG in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have not excelled in away matches – managing a single victory in their last seven.

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

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

Wirtz is due a big haul , with a home match against the struggling Wolves being the prime scenario for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across his last four games – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's form cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a goal from half a yard of space inside the area.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having bagged 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 omitting the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a tougher away game this week, we are opting to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m