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How many Liverpool selections might you accommodate in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories and boast a in-form forward in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with a struggling Wolves side who are tracking for an abysmal Premier League campaigns ever.

For managers who kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the funds to reinvest by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool players ought to be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is chosen using latest FPL costs to comply with a £100m cap, simulating using a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) and the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the selection to a solid 82 points – supplemented by a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

The FPL Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's backline had a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, but they have secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting 9 so far with not even half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Richarlison and a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

Not only are they the top defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they face a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in their last two matches.

Brighton have a mere nine goals in eight matches on the road.

Timber is a steady pick each gameweek , with increased goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score once again so far during a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed nine strikes in total, including a couple away from home. It represents a very secure clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's better goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding value defender option. Managers can field him with assurance in most games, due to his consistent 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant responsibility at Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the greatest xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side who have been poor in away matches – with just a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, potentially play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a home match against Wolves representing a perfect time for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution display.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, a team-high of any his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, who can creating a strike from half a yard of room inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a tough proposition, the Birmingham club have won at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, having no competition for his place, and having scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting Haaland, however with him having a more difficult away game in this round, I'm willing to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m