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What number of The Reds selections might you squeeze in your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club are coming off a pair of triumphs and boast a red-hot striker in their French frontman ahead of a encounter with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns in history.

For managers who held onto some of your AFCON transfers and have the funds to upgrade following the injury to the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield picks ought to be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is constructed using latest Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a 100 million pound budget, as if using a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a handsome total – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's backline suffered a slight stumble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches and have nine to their name with less than half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three home games campaign. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has drawn a blank in their last two matches.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes across eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a steady choice every week and has increased attacking upside now he is right-back.

Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points in his past four starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield players this week if possible.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion so far during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just nine goals this campaign, including a couple on the road. This is as safe a shutout bet imaginable.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender becoming the best low-cost defender option. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, due to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have struggled away from home – with just a single victory in seven.

Mount could well assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul and a home match versus Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of his past four games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a strike with minimal room inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea might seem a challenging assignment, but Villa have won at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having scored a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping Haaland, however with him having a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m