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How many Liverpool assets are you able to accommodate into your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have secured two consecutive victories , featuring a sizzling attacker in their French frontman going into a fixture with Wolves who are tracking for one of the worst Premier League campaigns on record.

For managers who held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , with the cash to spend by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case Liverpool players must be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is constructed according to latest FPL costs to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, as if using a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of Our Recent Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a respectable 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a minor wobble following the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two clean sheets in their past four , boasting 9 so far before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three home games campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged from the Gunners' defence.

As well as being the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has failed to score in their last two outings.

Brighton have scored just nine goals in eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a solid option each gameweek , possessing more offensive potential since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Anfield players this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

They have a paltry nine goals in total, with only two away from home. That makes this one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Despite Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark their third consecutive , with Alderete establishing himself as the best value defensive pick. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, due to his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant part at Old Trafford in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest expected goals (xG) statistically by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have struggled on the road – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man could well take over many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a significant score and a home match versus the struggling Wolves representing the prime opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three of four recent games – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, the most of any his teammates, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of creating a goal with the smallest space in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won there twice during recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the captain's armband this week.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, however with him having a tricky fixture on the road this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m