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What number of The Reds assets might you squeeze into your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off two consecutive victories , with a red-hot striker in their French frontman going into a fixture with a struggling Wolves side currently heading towards a historically poor top-flight campaigns on record.

Should you have held onto some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the budget to reinvest after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield options must be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is constructed using current FPL costs to fit within a 100 million pound budget, mirroring activating a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Last Week's Squad?

Skipper Erling Haaland (a massive haul) , alongside the in-form pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman led the squad to a handsome 82 points – supplemented by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our FPL Selection for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a brief dip in the wake of the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two clean sheets over their last four matches and have nine so far with less than the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three home games this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range strike from Tottenham's forward and a surprise goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple selection from the Arsenal defence.

As well as being the strongest defence in the game, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has drawn a blank in two consecutive games.

Brighton have scored just nine strikes from eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender is a solid choice every week and has more goal threat operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, which included two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score once again in 17 games during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine goals this campaign, including two away from home. That makes this a very secure shutout opportunity available.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

This would secure their third consecutive , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding low-cost defensive pick. You can field him with assurance in most games, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a significant part at Manchester United in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

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

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have struggled away from home – with just a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to assume many of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and might operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield versus the struggling Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points in three of his last four fixtures – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, the midfielder's hot streak is impossible to ignore.

He's Villa's key attacker, who can producing a goal from the smallest space in the box.

An away trip to Chelsea could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for his place, coupled with bagged five goals in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to omitting Haaland, but with him having a tougher away game this week, we are opting to pass over him with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m