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How many Liverpool selections can you squeeze in your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolves currently on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

Should you have held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , with the cash to upgrade after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool options must be the main consideration.

The ideal squad is chosen according to current Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a 100 million pound budget, simulating you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a handsome score – enhanced by a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've recorded two clean sheets recently and have nine to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

They are the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have not found the net in their past two matches.

Brighton have only managed 9 goals in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable choice every week , with increased goal threat now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points over his last four appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Anfield players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine goals this campaign, including two away from home. That makes this one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

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

It would be their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming the best low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a significant role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, United boast the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have struggled away from home – with just one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to inherit many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, potentially feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield against Wolves being the prime opportunity for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of his last four games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

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

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

After recording 30 points in two games, the midfielder's hot streak demands attention.

He is Villa's key attacker, who can creating a strike with the smallest space inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker earns the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m