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How many The Reds selections might you accommodate in your lineup this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , with a sizzling forward in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side who are tracking for a historically poor Premier League campaigns in history.

If you've retained a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards and have the cash to spend by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield picks should be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is constructed according to present Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a £100m budget, as if using a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the team to a solid total – supplemented by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's defence had a brief dip in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, but they have secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , with nine so far with not even half the season gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three matches at home this season. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged on the Gunners' defence.

They are the strongest defence statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in their past two matches.

Brighton have scored just nine goals in eight away games.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable pick each gameweek , possessing increased offensive potential since returning to right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points in his past four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Anfield players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion this season in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just nine strikes all season, including two away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet opportunity possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row and Alderete is cementing himself as the best value defensive pick. You can select him confidently across many fixtures, due to his potential for defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a significant responsibility at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, United have generated the highest xG statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle team that has not excelled away from home – with just one win in their last seven.

Mount may take over a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and could operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves being an ideal opportunity for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns across his past four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

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

He's Aston Villa's talisman, capable of scoring a goal with minimal space inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea might seem a challenging assignment, but Villa have won there on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with scored a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m