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The quantity of Liverpool assets might you fit into your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins and boast a red-hot attacker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with a struggling Wolves side currently heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

Should you have retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers and have the cash to spend by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool picks must be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is chosen using latest FPL costs to fit within a 100 million pound cap, as if activating a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) and the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a solid score – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a slight stumble after an injury to Gabriel, but they have recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches and have 9 so far with less than half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

They are the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

Brighton have a mere nine goals across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender is a steady pick each gameweek , possessing greater offensive potential since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points over his last four appearances, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Liverpool players for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time this season during a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals this campaign, with only two away from home. It represents a very secure clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure a third in a row , with Alderete becoming an outstanding value defensive pick. You can field him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a key part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, United registered the best expected goals (xG) statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has struggled in away matches – with just one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man may assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and might operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a big haul and a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal time for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, who can producing a strike from minimal room in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker earns the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m