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The quantity of The Reds assets can you fit inside your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories , with a sizzling striker in their French frontman preparing for a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently heading towards a historically poor Premier League campaigns ever.

If you've retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the cash to spend following the injury to the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield players ought to be your top priority.

This ideal squad is constructed based on latest FPL costs to fit within a £100m budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a solid 82 points – enhanced by a 10-point performance from Fulham's defender off the bench.

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

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting 9 so far with less than half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of matches at home this season. 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) and Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), the Gunners – vs the Seagulls (H).

We're opting for a triple selection on the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the top defence in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 strikes from eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender is a solid pick every week and has greater attacking upside now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points over his last four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves were shut out once again this season in a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 goals all season, with only two on the road. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity imaginable.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as the best budget defender option. Managers can field him regularly in most games, thanks to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder should play a significant part at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, United have generated the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side who have not excelled away from home – managing one win in seven.

Mount could well take over a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves representing a perfect time for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of his past four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of producing a goal from the smallest room inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with notched five goals over three matches, the French striker earns the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a more difficult away game this week, the choice is to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m