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What number of The Reds players are you able to accommodate in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , with a red-hot attacker in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for one of the worst Premier League seasons ever.

For managers who retained some of your AFCON wildcards , with the cash to spend by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool players ought to be your top priority.

The team of the week is constructed according to present Fantasy Premier League prices to comply with a £100m budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike propelled the squad to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble after an injury to Gabriel, yet they've recorded two clean sheets in their past four , with nine already with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Richarlison and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple selection on the Gunners' backline.

They are the top defence statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two games.

Brighton have a mere 9 strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender is a solid option each gameweek and has increased attacking upside since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes all season, with only two on the road. That makes this a very secure clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be a third consecutive and Alderete is cementing himself as a prime low-cost defender option. You can start him confidently across many fixtures, given his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a key role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the greatest xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side who have struggled on the road – with just one win in their last seven.

Mount is likely to inherit many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and might feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return , with a home match against Wolves presenting the prime scenario for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three of his past four games – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

In that period he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

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

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, and having bagged five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, although with him having a tricky fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m