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

The Merseyside club have secured a pair of triumphs and boast a sizzling forward in their French frontman preparing for a fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently tracking for a historically poor top-flight campaigns ever.

Should you have held onto a few of your AFCON free transfers , and possess the funds to reinvest by replacing the unavailable Bruno Fernandes, consequently assets from Anfield players should be the primary focus.

This weekly selection is constructed using current FPL prices to comply with a £100m budget, simulating activating a one-week wildcard.

How Did The Previous Team?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the productive pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) as well as Liverpool's frontman led the squad to a solid score – enhanced by a double-digit cameo from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defence

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

The North London side's defence had a minor wobble in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets in their past four and have nine to their name with not even half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three matches at home this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by Erling Haaland, a spectacular strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

As well as being the strongest defensive unit statistically, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have not found the net in two consecutive outings.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes in eight fixtures away from home.

The Dutch defender remains a solid pick each gameweek , with greater attacking upside since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has registered defensive contribution points in four consecutive starts, including a pair of shutouts.

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

One could select six Anfield assets for this fixture if the rules permitted.

Wolves were shut out for the tenth occasion in 17 games in a recent 2-0 home loss to the Bees.

The Midlands side have only managed 9 goals in total, including a couple on the road. This is one of the safest clean sheet bet imaginable.

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

Regardless of the Yorkshire club's recent offensive form – including the performances of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Sunderland shutout on home soil.

It would be a third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime value defender option. Managers can start him regularly across many fixtures, due to his potential for defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a key responsibility at Old Trafford in the next few games, with Bruno Fernandes suffering an injury.

Over the past three games, United boast the best xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side that has not excelled in away matches – with just one win from seven attempts.

Mount may take over a large share of Fernandes' playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and could play behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a major point return , with a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves being a perfect opportunity for it.

He has registered attacking returns across his last four fixtures – two assists plus a 'defcon' display.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, the highest of any Liverpool, and his xG totals 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points in two games, Rogers' hot streak demands attention.

He's Villa's talisman, capable of scoring a strike from half a yard of room in the box.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge may appear a difficult assignment, but Villa have emerged victorious there on two occasions in the past three seasons.

Forwards

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

Because of facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for a starting spot, and having notched a five-goal haul in three games, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

One cannot consider dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although because he has a tricky away game this week, I'm willing to look elsewhere for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m