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How many Liverpool players might you fit into your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins and boast a sizzling forward in their French frontman going into a encounter with Wolves currently on course for a historically poor top-flight campaigns ever.

Should you have held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the funds to reinvest following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield options must be your top priority.

The team of the week is constructed based on current Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a £100m spending limit, simulating using a Free Hit.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike propelled the team to a respectable score – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence had a minor wobble after the absence of Gabriel, however, they've recorded two clean sheets recently , boasting 9 to their name before half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in just a handful of fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Gunners' defence.

Not only are they the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they host a Brighton side that has not found the net in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes across eight away games.

Timber is a solid choice each gameweek and has greater offensive potential since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points over his last four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves drew another blank once again this season during a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 strikes this campaign, including two on the road. That makes this a very secure clean sheet prospect possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming the best value defender option. Managers can field him with assurance in most games, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a key role at Manchester United in the next few games, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United registered the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have not excelled in away matches – with just one win from seven attempts.

Mount may take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly from dead-ball situations, potentially feature behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is due a significant score , with a home match versus Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for that to happen.

He has posted points in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists and one 'defcon' 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).

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

He's Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a goal with minimal space in the box.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge might seem a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no benching Haaland, although because he has a tougher away game this week, the choice is to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m