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How many The Reds assets might you squeeze inside your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , featuring a sizzling striker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolves that are heading towards one of the worst Premier League campaigns on record.

For managers who retained a few of your AFCON free transfers and have the funds to spend following the injury to the injured Manchester United's playmaker, consequently assets from Anfield players must be your top priority.

This weekly selection is constructed according to latest Fantasy Premier League prices to comply with a £100m spending limit, simulating you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did Our Recent Selection?

Captain Erling Haaland (32 points) , alongside the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a handsome total – enhanced by a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline suffered a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, but they have secured two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting nine already before the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple selection on the Gunners' backline.

They are the best defence statistically, recording shutouts in the majority of their fixtures, they face a Brighton side that has not found the net in their past two games.

The South Coast club have only managed nine strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a reliable pick each gameweek , possessing more goal threat since returning to the full-back role.

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

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

One could select half a dozen Anfield assets this week if allowed.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion this season during a recent 2-0 defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 goals this campaign, with only two on the road. That makes this as safe a clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's recent offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark their third in a row , with Alderete becoming the best value defensive pick. Managers can field him regularly in most games, given his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger responsibility for Old Trafford in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, United registered the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side that has been poor away from home – managing one win in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well assume many of the injured star's playmaking duties, particularly on set-pieces, potentially feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is poised for a significant score , with a fixture at Anfield against Wolves presenting the prime scenario for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of his last four games – two assists and one 'defcon' performance.

During that spell he has created 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, and his expected goals is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, Rogers' form cannot be overlooked.

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, with an ability to scoring a goal with minimal room inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground twice during the last three campaigns.

Strikers

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

Because of his fixture, having no rivalry for his place, and having notched five goals over three matches, the French striker receives the double-points role for this round.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, however with him having a more difficult away game in this round, we are opting to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m