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The quantity of The Reds selections can you fit inside your lineup this week?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs , featuring a sizzling striker in Hugo Ekitike going into a encounter with Wolves that are tracking for one of the worst top-flight campaigns in history.

If you've retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the funds to reinvest by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield options ought to be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is assembled according to latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a 100 million pound budget, simulating using a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at The Previous Selection?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a solid 82 points – with a bonus a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our Fantasy Premier League Selection for the Upcoming Round

Keeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a minor wobble after an injury to Gabriel, but they have recorded two clean sheets in their past four , with nine so far before the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. Those goals came from a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Tottenham's forward and a unexpected goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged on the Gunners' defence.

They are the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton side that has failed to score in their last two games.

Brighton have only managed 9 goals from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber continues to be a steady option each gameweek , with more attacking upside since returning to the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered defensive contribution points in his past four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the tenth occasion in 17 games in a recent two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine strikes this campaign, including two away from home. That makes this a very secure clean sheet opportunity possible.

Omar Alderete, the Black Cats, £4m – vs Leeds (H).

Even with Leeds United's recent offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

That would mark a third in a row , with Alderete establishing himself as the best budget defensive pick. Managers can field him confidently in most games, given his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount should play a key role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, United boast the greatest expected goals (xG) in the league by over three goals – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have not excelled on the road – managing a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, potentially operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is due a big haul , with a home match versus Wolves being a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three of his last four games – two assists and one defensive contribution performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's key attacker, with an ability to creating a goal with minimal space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for his place, and having notched five goals in three games, Ekitike gets the captaincy this week.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, although because he has a more difficult away game this week, the choice is to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m