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How many Liverpool players are you able to accommodate in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched a pair of triumphs and boast a in-form striker in Hugo Ekitike preparing for a encounter with Wolves who are heading towards one of the worst Premier League seasons on record.

If you've retained a portion of your Africa Cup of Nations wildcards , with the budget to upgrade following the injury to the injured Bruno Fernandes, then assets from Anfield options should be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is constructed based on current FPL prices to stay under a £100m cap, simulating activating a one-week wildcard.

What Was the Performance of The Previous Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (32 points) , alongside the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a handsome total – with a bonus a double-digit performance from Fulham's defender from the replacements.

The FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's defence suffered a brief dip after the absence of their Brazilian defender, yet they've recorded two shutouts over their last four matches , boasting 9 already with less than half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in all but three home games campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous strike from Richarlison and a late goal from Wolves' attacker.

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

This week features a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the strongest defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they face a Brighton team who have not found the net in their past two matches.

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

Timber is a solid choice every week , with more offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

Hincapie has collected 'defcon' points over his last four starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select half a dozen Liverpool players this week if possible.

Wolves failed to score for the 10th time this season during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

They have scored just 9 goals all season, including two away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout bet available.

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

Even with Leeds United's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

It would be a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime budget defender option. Managers can select him regularly across many fixtures, due to his potential for 'defcon' returns.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro suffering an injury.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team boast the best xG across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 against second-best Leeds United's 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle side who have been poor away from home – managing a single victory in seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, notably from dead-ball situations, potentially feature as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is on the verge of a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves representing a perfect opportunity for that to happen.

He has registered attacking returns in three of four recent games – two assists and one defensive contribution display.

Over that time he has created 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

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

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

An away trip at Chelsea might seem a tough assignment, but Villa have won there on two occasions in recent years.

Strikers

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

Given facing an abysmal Wolves side, a lack of rivalry for his place, and having bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider benching Haaland, however because he has a more difficult fixture on the road in this round, the choice is to look elsewhere for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m