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What number of The Reds players might you squeeze in your team for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , featuring a in-form attacker in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with a struggling Wolves side that are on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns on record.

If you've held onto a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers and have the funds to reinvest after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool picks must be your top priority.

This team of the week is constructed using present FPL valuations to stay under a 100 million pound budget, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a respectable total – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a brief dip after the absence of Gabriel, but they have recorded two shutouts in their past four , boasting nine so far with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a triple-up on the Gunners' backline.

They are the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they host a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in their last two games.

The South Coast club have scored just nine strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a solid pick each gameweek , with greater attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points over his last four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion so far in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes in total, with only a couple away from home. This is one of the safest clean sheet opportunity available.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved offensive form – highlighted by their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third consecutive , with Alderete becoming an outstanding low-cost defender option. Managers can field him with assurance in most games, given his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a significant role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Over the past three games, United have generated the greatest xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have struggled away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may inherit a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and might operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a big haul , with a home match against Wolves presenting an ideal time for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three of his past four fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's form demands attention.

He is Villa's talisman, who can scoring a strike with minimal room inside the area.

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

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of rivalry for a starting spot, and having bagged a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike earns the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, but with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m