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

The Merseyside club have notched a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

For managers who retained a portion of your AFCON free transfers and have the budget to upgrade by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool players should be the main consideration.

The team of the week is constructed based on latest FPL prices to fit within a 100 million pound cap, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a handsome total – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

This Week's FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline suffered a slight stumble after the absence of their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting 9 to their name with less than half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in all but three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in their last two games.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 strikes in eight away games.

The Dutch defender remains a solid choice every week , with more attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the tenth occasion this season in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 strikes all season, including two away from home. This is as safe a clean sheet prospect possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure a third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as the best value defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently across many fixtures, due to his regular 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a bigger responsibility at Old Trafford in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side that has been poor away from home – managing one win in their last seven.

Mount is likely to assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially feature in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return and a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal time for it.

Wirtz has posted points across his past four games – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

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

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He's Aston Villa's talisman, with an ability to creating a strike with half a yard of space in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult assignment, but Villa have won at that ground on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the double-points role this week.

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

There's no benching Haaland, however because he has a tricky away game this week, the choice is to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m