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How many The Reds players can you accommodate into your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with Wolves that are on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons in history.

Should you have held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards and have the cash to reinvest by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options ought to be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is chosen according to present Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a £100m budget, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the team to a handsome total – supplemented by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

This Week's FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a brief dip following the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two shutouts in their past four , with nine to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward and a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple selection from the Gunners' defence.

They are the top defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they host a Brighton team who have not found the net in their past two matches.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals from eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a reliable option each gameweek and has greater offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Liverpool players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time this season in Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 goals in total, including two away from home. That makes this as safe a clean sheet opportunity imaginable.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third in a row and Alderete becoming an outstanding budget defender option. You can field him with assurance in most games, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, United registered the greatest xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team who have been poor on the road – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may inherit many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return and a home match against Wolves being an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns across four recent fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, Rogers' current form is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a goal with the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea might seem a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won there in two of the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker receives the captain's armband this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, although with him having a tricky away game in this round, I'm willing to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m