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What number of Liverpool assets might you fit in your team in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , featuring a red-hot forward in their French frontman ahead of a encounter with Wolves who are heading towards an abysmal top-flight campaigns ever.

Should you have kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the cash to spend after losing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield players must be your top priority.

The weekly selection is constructed according to present FPL costs to comply with a £100m cap, mirroring using a Free Hit chip.

How Did Last Week's Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (a massive haul) and the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a respectable score – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline suffered a brief dip after an injury to Gabriel, however, they've recorded two shutouts in their past four and have 9 already with less than half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three home games campaign. The strikes they conceded came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple-up from the Arsenal defence.

They are the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton side who have not found the net in two consecutive matches.

Brighton have a mere 9 strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a reliable choice every week and has increased goal threat now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points in his past four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool players this week if possible.

Wolves failed to score once again so far in a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes in total, with only a couple away from home. This is as safe a shutout opportunity available.

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

Even with 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 their third in a row and the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime budget defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly across many fixtures, thanks to his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a bigger role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side that has been poor away from home – managing one win in their last seven.

Mount may take over many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, and might operate in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return and a fixture at Anfield against the struggling Wolves being an ideal time for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three out of four recent games – two assists and one 'defcon' display.

In that period he's made 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, while his expected goals is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a strike from half a yard of room in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea might seem a difficult proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker earns the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a more difficult away game this week, the choice is to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m