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What number of Liverpool selections are you able to fit into your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs , featuring a in-form forward in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a encounter with a struggling Wolves side currently heading towards an abysmal Premier League campaigns ever.

For managers who retained some of your Africa Cup of Nations free transfers , and possess the funds to reinvest by replacing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, then Liverpool picks should be the main consideration.

The team of the week is chosen according to present Fantasy Premier League costs to comply with a 100 million pound spending limit, as if activating a Free Hit.

How Did The Previous Team?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a massive haul) and the productive pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike led the team to a handsome score – enhanced by a double-digit performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our FPL Selection for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline experienced a brief dip following the absence of Gabriel, but they have kept two clean sheets recently and have 9 already before half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three fixtures at the Emirates campaign. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a unexpected header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a three-pronged from the Gunners' backline.

Not only are they the top defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in the majority of their matches, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's team that has failed to score in their last two matches.

Brighton have scored just 9 strikes from eight fixtures away from home.

Timber is a solid option each gameweek and has more goal threat operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points over his last four starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

I'd pick six Anfield players this week if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the 10th time in 17 games during a recent two-nil home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes this campaign, with only two on the road. That makes this a very secure clean sheet bet possible.

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

Despite Leeds United's better offensive form – highlighted by their striker – I'm backing a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

This would secure a third consecutive and Alderete becoming a prime low-cost defensive pick. Managers can select him regularly across many fixtures, due to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder is expected to take on a key responsibility for Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

In their last three matches, United have generated the highest expected goals (xG) across the Premier League by a significant margin – 8.78 versus the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle United team that has not excelled away from home – with just a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, and could operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a big haul and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves presenting a perfect scenario for it.

He has posted points in three of his last four games – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

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

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

With 30 points across two gameweeks, the midfielder's current form cannot be overlooked.

He is Villa's main goal threat, capable of producing a strike from half a yard of space in the box.

A fixture to Chelsea may appear a tough assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious at that ground in two of recent years.

Forwards

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

Given his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with bagged a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captaincy this week.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, although because he has a more difficult away game in this round, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m