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What number of The Reds assets are you able to accommodate into your lineup this week?

The Merseyside club have notched two consecutive victories and boast a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a fixture with Wolves currently heading towards a historically poor top-flight campaigns ever.

If you've held onto a portion of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the cash to upgrade by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool players should be the main consideration.

The team of the week is constructed according to present FPL valuations to stay under a 100 million pound cap, mirroring using a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike led the squad to a handsome score – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

The North London side's backline experienced a brief dip after an injury to Gabriel, however, they've kept two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting nine to their name with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in just a handful of matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a triple-up from the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals across eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a steady pick every week , possessing more offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool assets for this fixture if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the 10th time so far in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 goals in total, with only a couple on the road. It represents a very secure shutout opportunity possible.

Omar Alderete, the Black Cats, £4m – vs Leeds (H).

Even with the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be a third in a row , with Alderete becoming a prime value defensive pick. You can start him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key part for Manchester United in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated 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 team that has not excelled in away matches – managing one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well assume many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield against Wolves being the prime time for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of his last four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He's Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a goal from the smallest space inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there in two of the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for his place, and having notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike earns the captaincy for this round.

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

One cannot consider omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tricky fixture on the road in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m