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The quantity of Liverpool selections can you squeeze inside your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs , with a red-hot striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for an abysmal Premier League campaigns on record.

For managers who held onto a portion of your AFCON free transfers and have the budget to upgrade after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool players should be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is chosen according to present Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, as if using a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) , alongside the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a respectable total – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's backline experienced a brief dip following the absence of Gabriel, but they have kept two shutouts in their past four , boasting nine so far before the campaign's midpoint gone.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple-up on the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the top defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their fixtures, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their past two games.

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

The Dutch defender is a solid pick every week , with increased attacking upside operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in his past four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the 10th time so far during a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just nine goals this campaign, with only a couple away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet prospect possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's better offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

This would secure a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. Managers can select him with assurance across many fixtures, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key part at Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the greatest xG across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle team who have not excelled in away matches – managing one win in their last seven.

Mount may assume many of the injured star's playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and could feature in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul , with a home match versus Wolves being the prime scenario for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three of four recent games – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the most among all Liverpool, while his expected goals stands at 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's Aston Villa's key attacker, with an ability to producing a strike from minimal space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a tougher fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m