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The quantity of The Reds assets can you accommodate into your team for this round?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs , with a red-hot forward in Hugo Ekitike going into a fixture with Wolves currently tracking for one of the worst Premier League seasons in history.

If you've kept a portion of your AFCON transfers and have the funds to spend by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool options must be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is assembled based on current Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a £100m budget, mirroring activating a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the in-form pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the selection to a solid score – enhanced by a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a slight stumble after the absence of Gabriel, but they have kept two clean sheets recently and have nine so far before half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have failed to score in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a solid pick each gameweek , with more attacking upside now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in his past four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players this week if allowed.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time so far in a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes all season, with only a couple on the road. This is as safe a shutout bet possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

It would be their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as the best low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, given his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a bigger responsibility for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Recently, United boast the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side who have been poor on the road – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, potentially feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves being a perfect scenario for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three of his last four games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution display.

In that period he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a goal with the smallest space inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the captain's armband this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, although because he has a more difficult away game this week, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m