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The quantity of Liverpool selections can you accommodate in your squad this week?

The Merseyside club have secured back-to-back wins and boast a in-form forward in their French frontman ahead of a clash with Wolves who are tracking for one of the worst Premier League campaigns ever.

Should you have held onto a portion of your AFCON transfers and have the budget to reinvest after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool options must be the primary focus.

This weekly selection is constructed based on current Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a £100m cap, mirroring activating a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman led the team to a solid total – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline experienced a slight stumble following an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches and have nine already with less than half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of home games campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a three-pronged on the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they host a Brighton side that has not found the net in their last two games.

The South Coast club have scored just nine goals from eight away games.

Timber is a steady pick each gameweek and has increased offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points over his last four appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love six Anfield assets this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the 10th time this season during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes all season, with only a couple away from home. This is one of the safest clean sheet prospect available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure their third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming the best low-cost defender option. Managers can start him regularly in most games, thanks to his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, United boast the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has not excelled on the road – with just a single victory in their last seven.

Mount could well take over many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score , with a home match versus the struggling Wolves being a perfect opportunity for it.

He has registered attacking returns across four recent games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

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

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

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

He's Villa's main goal threat, who can creating a strike from half a yard of space in the box.

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

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having scored five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tricky away game this week, we are opting to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m