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How many Liverpool players are you able to accommodate in your team this week?

Jurgen Klopp's side are coming off a pair of triumphs and boast a sizzling forward in their French frontman preparing for a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers currently on course for a historically poor Premier League campaigns on record.

If you've retained some of your AFCON wildcards , and possess the funds to spend after losing the injured Manchester United's playmaker, in that case assets from Anfield players ought to be the main consideration.

The weekly selection is chosen based on latest Fantasy Premier League costs to stay under a £100m spending limit, simulating using a Free Hit.

A Look Back at Our Recent Team?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , combined with the hot duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Hugo Ekitike guided the squad to a handsome total – with a bonus a 10-point performance from Antonee Robinson off the bench.

Our FPL Ideal Squad for Gameweek 18

Keeper & Defence

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

The North London side's defence experienced a minor wobble following the absence of Gabriel, yet they've secured two clean sheets recently , with nine so far with less than the campaign's midpoint completed.

The Emirates Stadium outfit have conceded in only three home games campaign. Those goals were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a long-range strike from Tottenham's forward , plus a late header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

This week features a three-pronged on the Arsenal backline.

As well as being the top defence in the game, recording shutouts in over 50% of their fixtures, they host a Brighton team that has failed to score in their last two outings.

The South Coast club have a mere 9 goals from eight matches on the road.

The Dutch defender remains a steady pick every week , with greater offensive potential since returning to right-back.

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

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

One could select six Anfield assets for this fixture if possible.

Wolves were shut out once again so far in Saturday's two-nil defeat at Molineux to Brentford.

The Midlands side have scored just 9 strikes all season, including a couple away from home. That makes this as safe a shutout prospect available.

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

Despite the Yorkshire club's improved offensive form – including the performances of their striker – we're selecting a Stadium of Light shutout on home soil.

This would secure a third in a row , with the Paraguayan defender becoming the best value defender option. Managers can select him confidently in most games, thanks to his consistent 'defcon' points.

Midfielders

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

The English midfielder will likely assume a significant role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, with Bruno Fernandes being sidelined.

Over the past three games, United registered the highest expected goals (xG) statistically by over three goals – 8.78 compared to second-best Leeds' 5.68.

They welcome a Newcastle United side who have struggled on the road – with just a single victory in their last seven.

Mount may assume a large share of the injured star's playmaking duties, especially on set-pieces, and might operate behind the striker.

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

Wirtz is on the verge of a significant score , with a home match against the struggling Wolves presenting an ideal time for it.

Wirtz has registered attacking returns across four recent games – a pair of assists plus a defensive contribution display.

In that period his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high of any Liverpool, while his xG stands at 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points across two gameweeks, Rogers' hot streak demands attention.

He's Villa's key attacker, with an ability to creating a strike from half a yard of room inside the area.

An away trip to Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a difficult proposition, but Villa have emerged victorious there in two of the last three campaigns.

Forwards

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

Due to his fixture, having no competition for a starting spot, and having bagged a five-goal haul in three games, the French striker earns the captain's armband for this round.

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

There's no omitting Haaland, although with him having a tougher fixture on the road in this round, I'm willing to bet against him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham, £7.6m