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The quantity of Liverpool players might you fit in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club are coming off a pair of triumphs and boast a sizzling forward in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with Wolves that are tracking for one of the worst Premier League campaigns on record.

Should you have retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the funds to spend by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool players ought to be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is chosen based on latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to fit within a £100m budget, as if using a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the team to a handsome 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a slight stumble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting 9 to their name before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three home games this season. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the best defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has not found the net in their past two outings.

Brighton have only managed nine goals in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a steady choice each gameweek and has more goal threat now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points over his last four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out once again this season during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 strikes this campaign, with only two away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet opportunity available.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third consecutive and Alderete establishing himself as the best low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, given his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a significant role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG in the league by a significant margin – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team who have not excelled on the road – with just one win from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to inherit a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and might operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a big haul and a home match against Wolves being the prime time for it.

He has delivered returns in three of his past four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' form is impossible to ignore.

He is Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a goal from the smallest space inside the area.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won at that ground on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, coupled with scored five goals in three games, the French striker earns the double-points role this week.

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

One cannot consider omitting Haaland, however because he has a more difficult away game in this round, the choice is to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m