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The quantity of The Reds assets are you able to fit in your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs , featuring a red-hot attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are heading towards one of the worst top-flight seasons on record.

If you've retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the cash to spend by replacing the sidelined Manchester United's playmaker, then assets from Anfield options should be your top priority.

The ideal squad is chosen using present FPL prices to fit within a £100m cap, simulating you were playing a Free Hit.

A Look Back at The Previous Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) , alongside the in-form duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a solid 82 points – enhanced by a double-digit contribution from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Goalkeeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's defence experienced a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, yet they've recorded two clean sheets recently and have 9 already with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward and a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

It's a triple-up on the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the top defence statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they take on a Brighton side who have not found the net in two consecutive outings.

Brighton have a mere 9 goals across eight fixtures away from home.

Timber remains a solid option every week , with more goal threat now he is right-back.

The Ecuadorian has collected defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

I'd pick six Anfield players this week if allowed.

Gary O'Neil's team failed to score for the tenth occasion so far in Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine strikes all season, with only a couple on the road. This is one of the safest shutout prospect available.

Omar Alderete, Sunderland, £4m – vs Leeds (H).

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light clean sheet at home.

It would be a third in a row , with Alderete is cementing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. Managers can select him confidently in most games, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a bigger role for Old Trafford in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by over three goals – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side that has struggled in away matches – managing one win in their last seven.

Mount is likely to assume a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves presenting the prime scenario for that to happen.

Wirtz has delivered returns in three of his last four fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution display.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most of any Liverpool, and his expected goals totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points over two matches, Rogers' form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's key attacker, with an ability to producing a strike with half a yard of space in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Because of his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband this week.

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

There's no dropping the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a tricky away game in this round, we are opting to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m