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How many Liverpool players can you accommodate inside your lineup for this round?

Jurgen Klopp's side have notched back-to-back wins , with a red-hot attacker in their French frontman ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for one of the worst top-flight campaigns on record.

For managers who retained a few of your AFCON transfers and have the budget to spend after losing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, consequently Liverpool options ought to be your top priority.

The weekly selection is chosen using present Fantasy Premier League prices to fit within a 100 million pound cap, simulating you were playing a one-week wildcard.

A Look Back at Last Week's Squad?

Captain Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the hot pair of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) and Hugo Ekitike guided the selection to a respectable total – with a bonus a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson from the replacements.

Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 18

Goalkeeper & Defence

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

Arsenal's backline had a minor wobble in the wake of the absence of Gabriel, yet they've recorded two clean sheets in their past four and have nine so far with not even half the season played.

Mikel Arteta's side have let in goals in only three home games campaign. The strikes they conceded came from Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Richarlison and a late header from Wolves' attacker.

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

We're opting for a triple selection from the Arsenal backline.

They are the strongest defensive unit in FPL, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they take on a Brighton team who have not found the net in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere nine strikes across eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender continues to be a reliable option every week and has more attacking upside operating as the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, featuring a pair of shutouts.

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

Managers would love six Liverpool assets this week if possible.

Wolves failed to score once again so far during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Molineux to the Bees.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes this campaign, with only two away from home. It represents as safe a clean sheet opportunity possible.

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

Even with the Yorkshire club's improved goalscoring upturn – and the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure their third consecutive , with the Paraguayan defender establishing himself as a prime low-cost defensive pick. You can field him confidently in most games, due to his regular defensive contribution points.

Midfielders

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

Mount is expected to take on a key role at Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team have generated the best expected goals (xG) in the league by a comfortable distance – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They face a Newcastle side that has not excelled in away matches – with just a single victory in their last seven.

The former Chelsea man is likely to inherit a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially from dead-ball situations, and might feature behind the striker.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score , with a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal opportunity for it.

He has delivered returns across four recent fixtures – two assists plus a defensive contribution performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

After recording 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' form demands attention.

He is Villa's key attacker, with an ability to scoring a goal from half a yard of room in the box.

A fixture at Chelsea may appear a challenging assignment, but Villa have won there in two of the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to his fixture, a lack of competition for his place, coupled with scored five goals over three matches, Ekitike earns the double-points role this week.

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

It is unthinkable to dropping the Norwegian goal machine, although with him having a tricky away game this week, the choice is to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m