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What number of The Reds players can you squeeze inside your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , with a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are heading towards an abysmal Premier League campaigns on record.

For managers who retained a portion of your AFCON free transfers , and possess the budget to upgrade following the injury to the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield options should be the main consideration.

The ideal squad is chosen according to latest FPL costs to stay under a 100 million pound budget, as if using a Free Hit.

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Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) , alongside the in-form duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the selection to a handsome score – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a slight stumble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, but they have kept two shutouts in their past four , boasting 9 already with not even the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in all but three home games this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

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

Not only are they the best defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Brighton team who have drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals in eight away games.

Timber remains a solid pick every week , possessing greater attacking upside now he is right-back.

Hincapie has collected defensive contribution points in his past four starts, including two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Anfield assets for this fixture if allowed.

Wolves failed to score once again in 17 games in Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have only managed 9 goals all season, with only a couple on the road. It represents as safe a shutout opportunity available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third consecutive and Alderete becoming the best value defensive pick. Managers can select him with assurance in most games, due to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

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

Mount may assume a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, particularly from dead-ball situations, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting an ideal opportunity for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three of four recent fixtures – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's hot streak cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a goal with half a yard of room in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea may appear a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of rivalry for his place, coupled with bagged five goals over three matches, Ekitike gets the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, however with him having a tougher fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m