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What number of Liverpool players can you squeeze in your lineup in the upcoming gameweek?

Jurgen Klopp's side have secured a pair of triumphs , featuring a red-hot forward in their French frontman going into a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers who are tracking for an abysmal Premier League seasons on record.

For managers who held onto a portion of your AFCON free transfers , with the budget to spend by replacing the unavailable Manchester United's playmaker, consequently Liverpool players should be the primary focus.

The weekly selection is constructed according to latest Fantasy Premier League prices to stay under a £100m cap, simulating you were playing a Free Hit chip.

What Was the Performance of Last Week's Selection?

Skipper Manchester City's striker (a huge score) , combined with the productive duo of Bournemouth's forward (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman propelled the squad to a respectable total – supplemented by a 10-point cameo from Fulham's defender as a substitute.

The FPL Team of the Week for Matchday 18

Keeper and Defenders

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

Arsenal's backline had a brief dip after an injury to their Brazilian defender, yet they've secured two shutouts recently , with 9 to their name before half the season completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in all but three fixtures at the Emirates this season. The strikes they conceded were scored by a Manchester City superstar, a spectacular effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Tolu Arokodare.

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

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

As well as being the top defensive unit in FPL, with a clean sheet in over 50% of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's team who have not found the net in two consecutive matches.

The South Coast club have scored just 9 strikes from eight matches on the road.

Timber remains a solid choice each gameweek , with increased offensive potential now he is the full-back role.

The Ecuadorian has earned defensive contribution points in his past four appearances, featuring two clean sheets.

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

One could select six Liverpool players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again this season during a recent two-nil home loss to Brentford.

They have scored just 9 goals all season, with only two away from home. It represents one of the safest shutout opportunity available.

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

Regardless of Leeds United's better goalscoring upturn – including the performances of their striker – the pick is a Sunderland clean sheet on home soil.

That would mark a third consecutive , with Alderete establishing himself as the best budget defensive pick. You can select him with assurance across many fixtures, due to his consistent defensive contribution points.

Midfield

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

Mount will likely assume a bigger role for Old Trafford over the coming fixtures, following their Portuguese maestro being sidelined.

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

They welcome a Newcastle side who have struggled on the road – managing a single victory in seven.

Mount may assume a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, particularly on set-pieces, potentially play in the number 10 role.

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

The German playmaker is due a significant score and a fixture at Anfield against Wolves presenting an ideal time for it.

Wirtz has posted points in three out of four recent games – a pair of assists and one defensive contribution performance.

During that spell his chance creation stands at 10 chances, a team-high among all his teammates, and his xG is 0.88.

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

Boasting 30 points in two games, Rogers' current form demands attention.

He is Aston Villa's key attacker, capable of creating a goal with half a yard of space inside the area.

A fixture to Chelsea could be viewed as a tough assignment, the Birmingham club have won there twice during the past three seasons.

Strikers

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

Due to facing an abysmal Wolves side, having no competition for his place, and having scored a five-goal haul over three matches, Ekitike receives the captain's armband for this round.

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

It is unthinkable to benching the Norwegian goal machine, however because he has a more difficult away game this week, I'm willing to pass over him for captaincy.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m