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The quantity of The Reds selections might you squeeze inside your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured back-to-back wins and boast a sizzling forward in their French frontman preparing for a clash with Wolves who are heading towards one of the worst top-flight campaigns ever.

For managers who held onto some of your AFCON free transfers , with the budget to spend by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool picks must be your top priority.

This weekly selection is assembled using latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound budget, simulating activating a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , alongside the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a solid score – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

This Week's FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence suffered a brief dip after an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two clean sheets over their last four matches , with 9 already before the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals came from Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team who have not found the net in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have only managed 9 goals across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid choice every week , with more offensive potential since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, including a pair of shutouts.

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

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

Wolves were shut out once again so far in a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 goals in total, including a couple on the road. That makes this a very secure clean sheet prospect possible.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark their third in a row and Alderete is cementing himself as the best value defender option. Managers can start him confidently in most games, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United have generated the greatest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United side that has not excelled away from home – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score and a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting a perfect time for it.

Wirtz has posted points across his last four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of producing a strike from half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have won at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, and having notched a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker earns the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m