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The quantity of The Reds players can you squeeze into your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs and boast a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for an abysmal Premier League seasons in history.

If you've retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the funds to reinvest by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield picks must be your top priority.

This ideal squad is chosen based on present Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a £100m budget, simulating you were playing a Free Hit.

How Did Our Recent Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a handsome score – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

The Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a brief dip following an injury to Gabriel, however, they've recorded two clean sheets recently , with 9 to their name with not even the campaign's midpoint played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

As well as being the strongest defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has not found the net in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have only managed nine goals in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a reliable choice each gameweek , with more goal threat now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected 'defcon' points in four consecutive appearances, which included two clean sheets.

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

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

Wolves were shut out once again in 17 games in a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, including a couple on the road. This is a very secure clean sheet opportunity available.

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

Despite Leeds United's better offensive form – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive and Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. You can field him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger role at Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Over the past three games, United boast the highest expected goals (xG) in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team that has been poor away from home – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting the prime time for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across his past four games – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form is impossible to ignore.

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

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having scored a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, however because he has a tricky fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m