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What number of The Reds players are you able to accommodate into your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , featuring a in-form attacker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with Wolves that are tracking for an abysmal top-flight seasons on record.

If you've held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards and have the funds to reinvest after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options should be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is constructed based on latest Fantasy Premier League prices to comply with a £100m cap, simulating you were playing a Free Hit chip.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a handsome score – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a brief dip following the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two shutouts recently , boasting nine so far with less than the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the top defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has failed to score in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have only managed nine strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a steady choice each gameweek , with increased goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

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

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

Managers would love six Anfield players this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the tenth occasion in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 goals all season, including a couple away from home. It represents as safe a shutout prospect available.

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

Even with Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Sunderland shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete establishing himself as a prime budget defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly across many fixtures, given his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a key responsibility at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the best expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side that has been poor on the road – with just one win in their last seven.

Mount may inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves representing a perfect time for it.

Wirtz has posted points across his past four games – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to producing a goal with half a yard of room in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea may appear a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the double-points role for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, however with him having a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m