Skipper Hugo Ekitike and a Triple Gunners Defence – The Fantasy Premier League Squad for the Round

How many Liverpool selections are you able to fit into your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched two consecutive victories , featuring a red-hot attacker in their French frontman preparing for a clash with a struggling Wolves side that are tracking for an abysmal Premier League campaigns ever.

If you've kept a few of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the cash to reinvest following the injury to the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool players ought to be the main consideration.

This ideal squad is chosen based on latest FPL valuations to fit within a 100 million pound budget, simulating activating a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Our Recent Team?

Skipper Erling Haaland (32 points) , combined with the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman led the squad to a handsome score – with a bonus a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, however, they've secured two shutouts recently , boasting 9 to their name with less than half the season gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three home games campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range effort from Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple-up from the Arsenal backline.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Brighton team who have not found the net in their past two matches.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes in eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender remains a solid option each gameweek , with more attacking upside since returning to the full-back role.

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

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion this season during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have only managed nine goals all season, including a couple on the road. That makes this one of the safest clean sheet prospect available.

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

Despite Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout at home.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender is cementing himself as an outstanding budget defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently across many fixtures, due to his consistent defensive contribution returns.

Midfield

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger role at Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a comfortable distance – 8.78 against the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side who have been poor away from home – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

The former Chelsea man may take over many of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, potentially feature in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is due a major point return , with a home match against Wolves presenting the prime time for that to happen.

He has posted points in three out of four recent fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He is Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to producing a goal from the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture at Stamford Bridge may appear a challenging proposition, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, and having bagged five goals in three games, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no omitting the Norwegian goal machine, but with him having a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m