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The quantity of The Reds assets are you able to accommodate inside your lineup for this round?

The Merseyside club are coming off two consecutive victories and boast a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolves currently heading towards an abysmal Premier League seasons ever.

For managers who kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the budget to upgrade after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options must be your top priority.

This ideal squad is assembled according to present FPL costs to comply with a 100 million pound budget, simulating using a Free Hit chip.

How Did Our Recent Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a solid 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a slight stumble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two clean sheets in their past four , with 9 so far with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the best defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team who have not found the net in their last two outings.

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

The Dutch defender remains a solid option every week , possessing increased goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points over his last four appearances, including a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Liverpool assets for this fixture if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again this season in Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes all season, including two on the road. This is one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's recent offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime low-cost defensive pick. Managers can start him confidently in most games, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a key part for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, United registered the best xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side that has been poor on the road – with just a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially from dead-ball situations, and might operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a big haul and a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' performance.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, the highest among all Liverpool, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' current form is impossible to ignore.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, who can producing a goal with minimal room in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike receives the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting Haaland, but with him having a more difficult fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m