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The quantity of Liverpool players might you squeeze into your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories and boast a sizzling forward in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently heading towards a historically poor top-flight campaigns on record.

For managers who held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the cash to upgrade following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield options must be the main consideration.

The team of the week is assembled based on latest FPL prices to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, mirroring activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the selection to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble following an injury to Gabriel, but they have secured two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting nine already with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

As well as being the best defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has drawn a blank in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have scored just nine goals in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender is a steady choice each gameweek , with greater offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points over his last four appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield players for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again this season during a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals in total, including a couple away from home. This is a very secure clean sheet bet possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

It would be their third in a row and Alderete becoming a prime value defensive pick. Managers can start him regularly in most games, given his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a key role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, United registered the best expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle side who have struggled on the road – with just a single victory in their last seven.

Mount is likely to assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return , with a home match against Wolves being a perfect scenario for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three out of his past four fixtures – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, with an ability to producing a goal with half a yard of space inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge might seem a tough proposition, but Villa have won there twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m