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What number of Liverpool players can you squeeze in your squad this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , featuring a sizzling attacker in their French frontman preparing for a encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are tracking for a historically poor top-flight seasons ever.

Should you have kept some of your AFCON transfers and have the funds to upgrade after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield options must be your top priority.

This team of the week is constructed according to present FPL costs to stay under a 100 million pound spending limit, mirroring using a Free Hit chip.

A Look Back at The Previous Squad?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , alongside the hot duo of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman propelled the team to a respectable total – supplemented by a double-digit cameo from Fulham's defender off the bench.

This Week's FPL Selection for Matchday 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a slight stumble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, however, they've recorded two shutouts recently and have nine already before the campaign's midpoint gone.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in all but three matches at home campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a wondrous effort from Richarlison , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

They are the best defensive unit in the game, recording shutouts in more than half of their fixtures, they face a Roberto De Zerbi's side that has drawn a blank in two consecutive outings.

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

Timber continues to be a reliable pick each gameweek , possessing greater attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has registered 'defcon' points in four consecutive starts, which included two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Anfield assets this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again so far during Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

The Midlands side have a paltry 9 strikes this campaign, with only two away from home. This is one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's improved offensive form – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – I'm backing a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third in a row and Alderete establishing himself as the best value defensive pick. You can start him confidently across many fixtures, thanks to his potential for 'defcon' points.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a key role for Old Trafford in the next few games, with their Portuguese maestro out injured.

In their last three matches, Erik ten Hag's team boast the highest xG in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to the next best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle team who have struggled on the road – with just one win from seven attempts.

Mount could well take over many of Fernandes' creative responsibilities, notably on set-pieces, and could operate as an attacking midfielder.

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

The German playmaker is due a big haul , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves representing an ideal scenario for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns in three out of his last four fixtures – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the highest among all his teammates, and his expected goals stands at 0.88.

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

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

He's Aston Villa's main goal threat, capable of scoring a goal from minimal space inside the area.

A fixture to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult assignment, the Birmingham club have emerged victorious at that ground on two occasions in the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, and having notched five goals in three games, Ekitike receives the double-points role for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching Haaland, however because he has a tricky fixture on the road this week, the choice is to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m