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What number of Liverpool players are you able to squeeze in your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins and boast a sizzling forward in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with a struggling Wolves side who are tracking for an abysmal Premier League seasons on record.

For managers who retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the cash to reinvest after losing the injured Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool players must be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is chosen based on current FPL costs to comply with a £100m cap, as if you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did The Previous Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a respectable score – with a bonus a 10-point performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence had a minor wobble following an injury to Gabriel, however, they've kept two clean sheets recently , with nine already with not even half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the best defence in FPL, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two games.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals in eight away games.

The Dutch defender is a steady option every week and has greater attacking upside since returning to the full-back role.

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

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

Managers would love six Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time so far during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry 9 goals this campaign, including two away from home. This is a very secure clean sheet prospect available.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding value defender option. Managers can select him confidently in most games, given his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, United registered the greatest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has struggled away from home – with just one win from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting an ideal scenario for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of his last four games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a goal with the smallest space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals in three games, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tricky away game in this round, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m