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The quantity of The Reds selections are you able to fit inside your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured two consecutive victories and boast a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolves that are heading towards one of the worst top-flight seasons ever.

Should you have kept a few of your AFCON wildcards , with the cash to upgrade following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool options should be your top priority.

This weekly selection is chosen according to latest Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a 100 million pound budget, as if you were playing a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a handsome 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a brief dip in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two shutouts recently , with nine so far before half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

They are the strongest defence in FPL, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team who have failed to score in their last two outings.

Brighton have only managed nine strikes across eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a solid pick every week and has greater offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves drew another blank for the 10th time this season in a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 goals all season, including two on the road. That makes this as safe a shutout prospect available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, due to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key part at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the highest xG across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team that has been poor in away matches – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well assume many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting a perfect time for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns across his past four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

With 30 points in two games, the midfielder's form demands attention.

He's Villa's talisman, with an ability to creating a strike with the smallest room in the box.

A fixture to Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched five goals over three matches, the French striker gets the double-points role this week.

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

There's no benching the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a more difficult fixture on the road this week, the choice is to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m