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The quantity of Liverpool players are you able to accommodate inside your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off back-to-back wins and boast a sizzling attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for an abysmal top-flight seasons ever.

Should you have retained a few of your AFCON transfers , with the budget to reinvest by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool players should be the main consideration.

The team of the week is constructed using current Fantasy Premier League valuations to comply with a 100 million pound cap, simulating you were playing a Free Hit chip.

How Did The Previous Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (32 points) and the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the team to a handsome score – with a bonus a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defenders

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

The North London side's defence had a minor wobble after an injury to their Brazilian defender, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four , with 9 so far with not even half the season played.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison , plus a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a triple-up on the Gunners' backline.

As well as being the best defence in the game, with a clean sheet in more than half of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have drawn a blank in their last two matches.

Brighton have only managed nine goals from eight matches on the road.

Timber is a solid option each gameweek , possessing more offensive potential operating as the full-back role.

Hincapie has earned 'defcon' points over his last four appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

Managers would love half a dozen Liverpool assets this week if the rules permitted.

Gary O'Neil's team drew another blank for the 10th time so far in Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 goals all season, with only a couple away from home. That makes this as safe a shutout opportunity possible.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – and the form of their striker – we're selecting a Sunderland clean sheet at home.

That would mark a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime low-cost defensive pick. Managers can start him regularly in most games, due to his regular 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a significant part at Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team boast the greatest expected goals (xG) statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United team that has been poor in away matches – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man could well inherit a large share of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, potentially operate in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves representing the prime scenario for it.

He has delivered returns across his last four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the most among all his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form demands attention.

He's Villa's key attacker, capable of producing a goal from the smallest room inside the area.

A fixture at Chelsea could be viewed as a challenging proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, coupled with scored five goals in three games, the French striker earns the captaincy for this round.

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

There's no dropping Haaland, however because he has a more difficult fixture on the road this week, the choice is to pass over him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m