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What number of Liverpool selections might you accommodate in your squad for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a in-form attacker in their French frontman preparing for a clash with Wolves who are heading towards an abysmal Premier League campaigns in history.

If you've kept a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , and possess the cash to upgrade after losing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, in that case Liverpool picks must be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is constructed based on current Fantasy Premier League costs to fit within a 100 million pound budget, mirroring using a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Last Week's Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the team to a respectable total – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

The FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a brief dip in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, however, they've recorded two clean sheets recently and have nine already with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a wondrous effort from Richarlison and a surprise goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

It's a triple selection from the Arsenal defence.

Not only are they the best defensive unit in the game, with a clean sheet in the majority of their matches, they host a Brighton side that has drawn a blank in their last two games.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals from eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a solid pick each gameweek and has increased goal threat operating as right-back.

The Ecuadorian has earned 'defcon' points over his last four starts, which included a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Anfield players this week if allowed.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time this season in Saturday's two-nil home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry nine strikes all season, including a couple away from home. This is a very secure clean sheet prospect available.

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

Despite Leeds United's improved goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure their third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime low-cost defender option. Managers can select him with assurance across many fixtures, given his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder should play a significant part at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

Recently, United boast the greatest xG statistically by a significant margin – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have not excelled in away matches – with just one win in seven.

Mount could well assume many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and could operate behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is poised for a major point return , with a home match against the struggling Wolves representing an ideal time for it.

Wirtz has delivered returns across his last four games – a pair of assists plus a 'defcon' display.

During that spell he's made 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, while his xG totals 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Aston Villa's talisman, who can producing a goal from minimal space in the box.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult proposition, but Villa have won there twice during the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no rivalry for a starting spot, and having scored five goals in three games, the French striker receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching the Norwegian goal machine, but because he has a tougher away game this week, the choice is to look elsewhere with the captain's role.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m