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The quantity of The Reds selections might you fit into your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolves that are on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns on record.

For managers who held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the cash to upgrade after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool options ought to be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is chosen based on present FPL prices to fit within a £100m budget, simulating activating a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the team to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble after an injury to Gabriel, yet they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 to their name with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three matches at home this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

They are the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Brighton side who have drawn a blank in their last two games.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals across eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a reliable option each gameweek , possessing greater goal threat operating as right-back.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points over his last four appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves drew another blank once again so far in Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals all season, including a couple away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout prospect available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as a prime value defender option. You can start him regularly in most games, given his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, United have generated the highest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team that has not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and could operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves representing a perfect time for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across his past four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He's Villa's talisman, with an ability to producing a strike with minimal space inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult assignment, but Villa have won at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with scored a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker receives the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, however because he has a tougher away game in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m