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How many Liverpool selections might you squeeze in your lineup for this round?

The Merseyside club are coming off a pair of triumphs and boast a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are on course for a historically poor top-flight campaigns ever.

For managers who retained a portion of your AFCON free transfers , and possess the funds to upgrade after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool players should be your top priority.

The team of the week is assembled according to present Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a 100 million pound budget, as if using a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a solid total – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, however, they've recorded two clean sheets in their past four , with 9 to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint played.

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

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

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

As well as being the top defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they take on a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in their last two outings.

Brighton have only managed nine strikes in eight away games.

Timber is a reliable pick every week , with more goal threat operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in his past four starts, featuring 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 the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals all season, with only two on the road. That makes this a very secure clean sheet bet available.

Omar Alderete, the Black Cats, £4m – vs Leeds United (H).

Even with Leeds United's improved offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure a third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming an outstanding budget defensive pick. You can select him regularly across many fixtures, due to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Recently, United registered the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side that has not excelled in away matches – managing one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man may inherit a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, potentially feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for it.

He has posted points across his past four fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak demands attention.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, who can scoring a strike with half a yard of room inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea could be viewed as a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, and having bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captaincy for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, although because he has a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m