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What number of Liverpool players can you fit inside your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins and boast a in-form striker in their French frontman preparing for a clash with Wolves that are on course for a historically poor top-flight seasons in history.

If you've retained a few of your AFCON transfers , with the budget to upgrade by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool picks must be the primary focus.

The ideal squad is assembled using current Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound cap, as if activating a Free Hit.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , combined with the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a solid 82 points – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

This Week's Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, yet they've secured two shutouts over their last four matches , with nine so far before half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in just a handful of home games campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple selection on the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in two consecutive games.

Brighton have scored just 9 goals in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender is a reliable choice each gameweek , with greater offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

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

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

Managers would love six Anfield players this week if allowed.

Wolves were shut out once again in 17 games during Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 goals all season, including a couple on the road. It represents a very secure shutout bet possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's better offensive form – and the form of their striker – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive and Alderete establishing himself as the best budget defensive pick. Managers can field him regularly across many fixtures, due to his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a key role for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United team who have not excelled on the road – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, potentially feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul and a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting the prime scenario for it.

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

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, with an ability to scoring a goal from half a yard of room inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge might seem a difficult assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, however with him having a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m