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How many Liverpool players might you accommodate inside your team this week?

The Merseyside club have notched back-to-back wins and boast a red-hot forward in their French frontman ahead of a fixture with Wolves that are heading towards an abysmal top-flight campaigns in history.

For managers who retained some of your AFCON transfers and have the cash to reinvest after losing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool options must be the primary focus.

This ideal squad is chosen using current Fantasy Premier League prices to comply with a £100m spending limit, as if activating a one-week wildcard.

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Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Hugo Ekitike propelled the team to a respectable score – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence had a slight stumble after the absence of Gabriel, however, they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches , boasting 9 already before the campaign's midpoint played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have let in goals in only three fixtures at the Emirates this season. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a unexpected header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the strongest defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in more than half of their fixtures, they host a Brighton side who have drawn a blank in their past two games.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 strikes from eight away games.

Timber continues to be a steady pick every week , with increased goal threat operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points over his last four starts, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time this season during a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals all season, including two on the road. This is a very secure shutout prospect possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's improved offensive form – highlighted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as an outstanding low-cost defender option. Managers can field him regularly in most games, given his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount will likely assume a key part at Old Trafford in the next few games, due to Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have struggled in away matches – with just a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man could well take over a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably from dead-ball situations, and might feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

Wirtz is poised for a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves being the prime opportunity for that to happen.

Wirtz has posted points across his last four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

Over that time he's made 10 chances, a team-high among all Liverpool, while his xG is 0.88.

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

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

He is Villa's main goal threat, who can creating a strike from minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Chelsea might seem a challenging assignment, the Birmingham club have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having notched five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captaincy this week.

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

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, but because he has a more difficult away game this week, I'm willing to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m