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What number of Liverpool players are you able to accommodate in your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured back-to-back wins , featuring a in-form striker in their French frontman going into a fixture with Wolves who are heading towards one of the worst Premier League campaigns ever.

If you've retained a few of your AFCON transfers and have the budget to reinvest by replacing the injured Bruno Fernandes, in that case assets from Anfield picks must be the main consideration.

This weekly selection is constructed based on present FPL costs to comply with a £100m spending limit, mirroring you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did The Previous Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike led the selection to a solid total – with a bonus a 10-point contribution from Fulham's defender off the bench.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, yet they've kept two clean sheets over their last four matches and have 9 to their name before half the season completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three home games this season. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward and a late goal from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

They are the strongest defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their past two matches.

Brighton have only managed 9 strikes across eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender is a steady pick each gameweek , possessing increased goal threat operating as right-back.

Hincapie has earned defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets this week if allowed.

Wolves failed to score for the tenth occasion so far during Saturday's two-nil home loss to the Bees.

They have only managed nine goals all season, including two away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout bet possible.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

That would mark a third consecutive , with Alderete establishing himself as an outstanding value defensive pick. Managers can start him regularly in most games, given his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

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

Mount should play a key role for Manchester United in the next few games, following Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, United registered the best xG across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have struggled in away matches – managing a single victory from seven attempts.

Mount is likely to assume a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably on set-pieces, and might play as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul and a home match versus Wolves being a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

He has delivered returns in three of four recent games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

Over that time his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

With 30 points over two matches, Rogers' hot streak demands attention.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a strike with minimal room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge might seem a challenging assignment, but Villa have won at that ground twice during the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with notched a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tougher fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m